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Candela per square inch to kilocandela per square meter Conversion
1 candela per square inch (cd/in²) is equal to 1.5500031 kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²).
1 cd/in² = 1.5500031 kcd/m²
or
1 kcd/m² = 0.64516 cd/in²
Formula
To convert a luminance from candela per square inch (cd/in²) to kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²), multiply the luminance in candela per square inch by 1.5500031
l(kcd/m²) = l(cd/in²) × 1.5500031
Examples:
Convert 100 candela per square inch to kilocandela per square meter:
l(kcd/m²) = 100cd/in² × 1.5500031 = 155.00031 kcd/m²
Conversion table
| Candela per square inch (cd/in²) | Kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd/in² | 1.5500031 kcd/m² |
| 2 cd/in² | 3.1000062 kcd/m² |
| 3 cd/in² | 4.6500093 kcd/m² |
| 5 cd/in² | 7.7500155 kcd/m² |
| 10 cd/in² | 15.500031 kcd/m² |
| 20 cd/in² | 31.000062 kcd/m² |
| 25 cd/in² | 38.7500775 kcd/m² |
| 50 cd/in² | 77.500155 kcd/m² |
| 100 cd/in² | 155.000310001 kcd/m² |
| 200 cd/in² | 310.000620001 kcd/m² |
| 250 cd/in² | 387.500775002 kcd/m² |
| 300 cd/in² | 465.000930002 kcd/m² |
| 500 cd/in² | 775.001550003 kcd/m² |
| 1000 cd/in² | 1550.003100006 kcd/m² |
| Kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²) | Candela per square inch (cd/in²) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcd/m² | 0.64516 cd/in² |
| 2 kcd/m² | 1.29032 cd/in² |
| 3 kcd/m² | 1.93548 cd/in² |
| 5 kcd/m² | 3.2258 cd/in² |
| 10 kcd/m² | 6.4516 cd/in² |
| 20 kcd/m² | 12.9032 cd/in² |
| 25 kcd/m² | 16.129 cd/in² |
| 50 kcd/m² | 32.258 cd/in² |
| 100 kcd/m² | 64.516 cd/in² |
| 200 kcd/m² | 129.032 cd/in² |
| 250 kcd/m² | 161.29 cd/in² |
| 300 kcd/m² | 193.548 cd/in² |
| 500 kcd/m² | 322.58 cd/in² |
| 1000 kcd/m² | 645.16 cd/in² |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert candela per square inch to kilocandela per square meter?
Multiply the value in candela per square inch by 1.5500031 to get the result in kilocandela per square meter. For example, 5 cd/in² × 1.5500031 = 7.7500155 kcd/m².
How many kilocandela per square meter are in 1 candela per square inch?
1 candela per square inch (cd/in²) is equal to 1.5500031 kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²).
How do I convert kilocandela per square meter back to candela per square inch?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in kilocandela per square meter by 1.5500031 to get the result in candela per square inch.
How accurate is the candela per square inch to kilocandela per square meter conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 1.5500031 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:
