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Candela per square meter to candela per square centimeter Conversion
1 candela per square meter (cd/m²) is equal to 0.0001 candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²).
1 cd/m² = 0.0001 cd/cm²
or
1 cd/cm² = 10000 cd/m²
Formula
To convert a luminance from candela per square meter (cd/m²) to candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²), divide the luminance in candela per square meter by 10000
l(cd/cm²) = l(cd/m²) / 10000
Examples:
Convert 100 candela per square meter to candela per square centimeter:
l(cd/cm²) = 100cd/m² / 10000 = 0.01 cd/cm²
Conversion table
| Candela per square meter (cd/m²) | Candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd/m² | 1.0e-4 cd/cm² |
| 2 cd/m² | 2.0e-4 cd/cm² |
| 3 cd/m² | 3.0e-4 cd/cm² |
| 5 cd/m² | 5.0e-4 cd/cm² |
| 10 cd/m² | 0.001 cd/cm² |
| 20 cd/m² | 0.002 cd/cm² |
| 25 cd/m² | 0.0025 cd/cm² |
| 50 cd/m² | 0.005 cd/cm² |
| 100 cd/m² | 0.01 cd/cm² |
| 200 cd/m² | 0.02 cd/cm² |
| 250 cd/m² | 0.025 cd/cm² |
| 300 cd/m² | 0.03 cd/cm² |
| 500 cd/m² | 0.05 cd/cm² |
| 1000 cd/m² | 0.1 cd/cm² |
| Candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²) | Candela per square meter (cd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd/cm² | 10000 cd/m² |
| 2 cd/cm² | 20000 cd/m² |
| 3 cd/cm² | 30000 cd/m² |
| 5 cd/cm² | 50000 cd/m² |
| 10 cd/cm² | 100000 cd/m² |
| 20 cd/cm² | 200000 cd/m² |
| 25 cd/cm² | 250000 cd/m² |
| 50 cd/cm² | 500000 cd/m² |
| 100 cd/cm² | 1000000 cd/m² |
| 200 cd/cm² | 2000000 cd/m² |
| 250 cd/cm² | 2500000 cd/m² |
| 300 cd/cm² | 3000000 cd/m² |
| 500 cd/cm² | 5000000 cd/m² |
| 1000 cd/cm² | 10000000 cd/m² |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert candela per square meter to candela per square centimeter?
Divide the value in candela per square meter by 10000 to get the result in candela per square centimeter. For example, 5 cd/m² ÷ 10000 = 5.0e-4 cd/cm².
How many candela per square centimeter are in 1 candela per square meter?
1 candela per square meter (cd/m²) is equal to 1.0e-4 candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²).
How do I convert candela per square centimeter back to candela per square meter?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in candela per square centimeter by 10000 to get the result in candela per square meter.
How accurate is the candela per square meter to candela per square centimeter conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 10000 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:
