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Candela per square meter to candela per square inch Conversion
1 candela per square meter (cd/m²) is equal to 0.00064516 candela per square inch (cd/in²).
1 cd/m² = 0.00064516 cd/in²
or
1 cd/in² = 1550.0031 cd/m²
Formula
To convert a luminance from candela per square meter (cd/m²) to candela per square inch (cd/in²), divide the luminance in candela per square meter by 1550.0031
l(cd/in²) = l(cd/m²) / 1550.0031
Examples:
Convert 100 candela per square meter to candela per square inch:
l(cd/in²) = 100cd/m² / 1550.0031 = 0.064516 cd/in²
Conversion table
| Candela per square meter (cd/m²) | Candela per square inch (cd/in²) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd/m² | 6.4516e-4 cd/in² |
| 2 cd/m² | 0.00129032 cd/in² |
| 3 cd/m² | 0.00193548 cd/in² |
| 5 cd/m² | 0.0032258 cd/in² |
| 10 cd/m² | 0.0064516 cd/in² |
| 20 cd/m² | 0.0129032 cd/in² |
| 25 cd/m² | 0.016129 cd/in² |
| 50 cd/m² | 0.032258 cd/in² |
| 100 cd/m² | 0.064516 cd/in² |
| 200 cd/m² | 0.129032 cd/in² |
| 250 cd/m² | 0.16129 cd/in² |
| 300 cd/m² | 0.193548 cd/in² |
| 500 cd/m² | 0.32258 cd/in² |
| 1000 cd/m² | 0.64516 cd/in² |
| Candela per square inch (cd/in²) | Candela per square meter (cd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd/in² | 1550.003100006 cd/m² |
| 2 cd/in² | 3100.006200012 cd/m² |
| 3 cd/in² | 4650.009300019 cd/m² |
| 5 cd/in² | 7750.015500031 cd/m² |
| 10 cd/in² | 15500.031000062 cd/m² |
| 20 cd/in² | 31000.062000124 cd/m² |
| 25 cd/in² | 38750.077500155 cd/m² |
| 50 cd/in² | 77500.15500031 cd/m² |
| 100 cd/in² | 155000.31000062 cd/m² |
| 200 cd/in² | 310000.62000124 cd/m² |
| 250 cd/in² | 387500.77500155 cd/m² |
| 300 cd/in² | 465000.93000186 cd/m² |
| 500 cd/in² | 775001.5500031 cd/m² |
| 1000 cd/in² | 1550003.1000062 cd/m² |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert candela per square meter to candela per square inch?
Divide the value in candela per square meter by 1550.0031 to get the result in candela per square inch. For example, 5 cd/m² ÷ 1550.0031 = 0.0032258 cd/in².
How many candela per square inch are in 1 candela per square meter?
1 candela per square meter (cd/m²) is equal to 6.4516e-4 candela per square inch (cd/in²).
How do I convert candela per square inch back to candela per square meter?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in candela per square inch by 1550.0031 to get the result in candela per square meter.
How accurate is the candela per square meter to candela per square inch conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 1550.0031 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:
