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Kilocandela per square meter to candela per square centimeter Conversion
1 kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²) is equal to 0.1 candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²).
1 kcd/m² = 0.1 cd/cm²
or
1 cd/cm² = 10 kcd/m²
Formula
To convert a luminance from kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²) to candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²), divide the luminance in kilocandela per square meter by 10
l(cd/cm²) = l(kcd/m²) / 10
Examples:
Convert 300 kilocandela per square meter to candela per square centimeter:
l(cd/cm²) = 300kcd/m² / 10 = 30 cd/cm²
Conversion table
| 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 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilocandela per square meter to candela per square centimeter?
Divide the value in kilocandela per square meter by 10 to get the result in candela per square centimeter. For example, 5 kcd/m² ÷ 10 = 0.5 cd/cm².
How many candela per square centimeter are in 1 kilocandela per square meter?
1 kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m²) is equal to 0.1 candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²).
How do I convert candela per square centimeter back to kilocandela per square meter?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in candela per square centimeter by 10 to get the result in kilocandela per square meter.
How accurate is the kilocandela per square meter to candela per square centimeter 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:
