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Candela per square inch to candela per square centimeter Conversion
1 candela per square inch (cd/in²) is equal to 0.15500031 candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²).
1 cd/in² = 0.15500031 cd/cm²
or
1 cd/cm² = 6.4516 cd/in²
Formula
To convert a luminance from candela per square inch (cd/in²) to candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²), divide the luminance in candela per square inch by 6.4516
l(cd/cm²) = l(cd/in²) / 6.4516
Examples:
Convert 200 candela per square inch to candela per square centimeter:
l(cd/cm²) = 200cd/in² / 6.4516 = 31.000062 cd/cm²
Conversion table
| 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 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert candela per square inch to candela per square centimeter?
Divide the value in candela per square inch by 6.4516 to get the result in candela per square centimeter. For example, 5 cd/in² ÷ 6.4516 = 0.77500155 cd/cm².
How many candela per square centimeter are in 1 candela per square inch?
1 candela per square inch (cd/in²) is equal to 0.15500031 candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²).
How do I convert candela per square centimeter back to candela per square inch?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in candela per square centimeter by 6.4516 to get the result in candela per square inch.
How accurate is the candela per square inch to candela per square centimeter 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:
