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Candela per square centimeter to candela per square inch Conversion
1 candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²) is equal to 6.4516 candela per square inch (cd/in²).
1 cd/cm² = 6.4516 cd/in²
or
1 cd/in² = 0.15500031 cd/cm²
Formula
To convert a luminance from candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²) to candela per square inch (cd/in²), multiply the luminance in candela per square centimeter by 6.4516
l(cd/in²) = l(cd/cm²) × 6.4516
Examples:
Convert 500 candela per square centimeter to candela per square inch:
l(cd/in²) = 500cd/cm² × 6.4516 = 3225.8 cd/in²
Conversion table
| Candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²) | Candela per square inch (cd/in²) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd/cm² | 6.4516 cd/in² |
| 2 cd/cm² | 12.9032 cd/in² |
| 3 cd/cm² | 19.3548 cd/in² |
| 5 cd/cm² | 32.258 cd/in² |
| 10 cd/cm² | 64.516 cd/in² |
| 20 cd/cm² | 129.032 cd/in² |
| 25 cd/cm² | 161.29 cd/in² |
| 50 cd/cm² | 322.58 cd/in² |
| 100 cd/cm² | 645.16 cd/in² |
| 200 cd/cm² | 1290.32 cd/in² |
| 250 cd/cm² | 1612.9 cd/in² |
| 300 cd/cm² | 1935.48 cd/in² |
| 500 cd/cm² | 3225.8 cd/in² |
| 1000 cd/cm² | 6451.6 cd/in² |
| Candela per square inch (cd/in²) | Candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd/in² | 0.15500031 cd/cm² |
| 2 cd/in² | 0.31000062 cd/cm² |
| 3 cd/in² | 0.46500093 cd/cm² |
| 5 cd/in² | 0.77500155 cd/cm² |
| 10 cd/in² | 1.5500031 cd/cm² |
| 20 cd/in² | 3.1000062 cd/cm² |
| 25 cd/in² | 3.87500775 cd/cm² |
| 50 cd/in² | 7.7500155 cd/cm² |
| 100 cd/in² | 15.500031 cd/cm² |
| 200 cd/in² | 31.000062 cd/cm² |
| 250 cd/in² | 38.7500775 cd/cm² |
| 300 cd/in² | 46.500093 cd/cm² |
| 500 cd/in² | 77.500155 cd/cm² |
| 1000 cd/in² | 155.000310001 cd/cm² |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert candela per square centimeter to candela per square inch?
Multiply the value in candela per square centimeter by 6.4516 to get the result in candela per square inch. For example, 5 cd/cm² × 6.4516 = 32.258 cd/in².
How many candela per square inch are in 1 candela per square centimeter?
1 candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²) is equal to 6.4516 candela per square inch (cd/in²).
How do I convert candela per square inch back to candela per square centimeter?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in candela per square inch by 6.4516 to get the result in candela per square centimeter.
How accurate is the candela per square centimeter to candela per square inch conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 6.4516 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
