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Candela per square centimeter to kilocandela per square meter Conversion
1 candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²) is equal to 10 kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²).
1 cd/cm² = 10 kcd/m²
or
1 kcd/m² = 0.1 cd/cm²
Formula
To convert a luminance from candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²) to kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²), multiply the luminance in candela per square centimeter by 10
l(kcd/m²) = l(cd/cm²) × 10
Examples:
Convert 1000 candela per square centimeter to kilocandela per square meter:
l(kcd/m²) = 1000cd/cm² × 10 = 10000 kcd/m²
Conversion table
| Candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²) | Kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd/cm² | 10 kcd/m² |
| 2 cd/cm² | 20 kcd/m² |
| 3 cd/cm² | 30 kcd/m² |
| 5 cd/cm² | 50 kcd/m² |
| 10 cd/cm² | 100 kcd/m² |
| 20 cd/cm² | 200 kcd/m² |
| 25 cd/cm² | 250 kcd/m² |
| 50 cd/cm² | 500 kcd/m² |
| 100 cd/cm² | 1000 kcd/m² |
| 200 cd/cm² | 2000 kcd/m² |
| 250 cd/cm² | 2500 kcd/m² |
| 300 cd/cm² | 3000 kcd/m² |
| 500 cd/cm² | 5000 kcd/m² |
| 1000 cd/cm² | 10000 kcd/m² |
| Kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²) | Candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcd/m² | 0.1 cd/cm² |
| 2 kcd/m² | 0.2 cd/cm² |
| 3 kcd/m² | 0.3 cd/cm² |
| 5 kcd/m² | 0.5 cd/cm² |
| 10 kcd/m² | 1 cd/cm² |
| 20 kcd/m² | 2 cd/cm² |
| 25 kcd/m² | 2.5 cd/cm² |
| 50 kcd/m² | 5 cd/cm² |
| 100 kcd/m² | 10 cd/cm² |
| 200 kcd/m² | 20 cd/cm² |
| 250 kcd/m² | 25 cd/cm² |
| 300 kcd/m² | 30 cd/cm² |
| 500 kcd/m² | 50 cd/cm² |
| 1000 kcd/m² | 100 cd/cm² |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert candela per square centimeter to kilocandela per square meter?
Multiply the value in candela per square centimeter by 10 to get the result in kilocandela per square meter. For example, 5 cd/cm² × 10 = 50 kcd/m².
How many kilocandela per square meter are in 1 candela per square centimeter?
1 candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²) is equal to 10 kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²).
How do I convert kilocandela per square meter back to candela per square centimeter?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in kilocandela per square meter by 10 to get the result in candela per square centimeter.
How accurate is the candela per square centimeter to kilocandela per square meter conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 10 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:
