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Lumen per square centimeter to lux Conversion
1 lumen per square centimeter (lm/cm²) is equal to 10000 lux (lx).
1 lm/cm² = 10000 lx
or
1 lx = 0.0001 lm/cm²
Formula
To convert a illuminance from lumen per square centimeter (lm/cm²) to lux (lx), multiply the illuminance in lumen per square centimeter by 10000
i(lx) = i(lm/cm²) × 10000
Examples:
Convert 500 lumen per square centimeter to lux:
i(lx) = 500lm/cm² × 10000 = 5000000 lx
Conversion table
| Lumen per square centimeter (lm/cm²) | Lux (lx) |
|---|---|
| 1 lm/cm² | 10000 lx |
| 2 lm/cm² | 20000 lx |
| 3 lm/cm² | 30000 lx |
| 5 lm/cm² | 50000 lx |
| 10 lm/cm² | 100000 lx |
| 20 lm/cm² | 200000 lx |
| 25 lm/cm² | 250000 lx |
| 50 lm/cm² | 500000 lx |
| 100 lm/cm² | 1000000 lx |
| 200 lm/cm² | 2000000 lx |
| 300 lm/cm² | 3000000 lx |
| 500 lm/cm² | 5000000 lx |
| 750 lm/cm² | 7500000 lx |
| 1000 lm/cm² | 10000000 lx |
| 10000 lm/cm² | 100000000 lx |
| Lux (lx) | Lumen per square centimeter (lm/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 1 lx | 1.0e-4 lm/cm² |
| 2 lx | 2.0e-4 lm/cm² |
| 3 lx | 3.0e-4 lm/cm² |
| 5 lx | 5.0e-4 lm/cm² |
| 10 lx | 0.001 lm/cm² |
| 20 lx | 0.002 lm/cm² |
| 25 lx | 0.0025 lm/cm² |
| 50 lx | 0.005 lm/cm² |
| 100 lx | 0.01 lm/cm² |
| 200 lx | 0.02 lm/cm² |
| 300 lx | 0.03 lm/cm² |
| 500 lx | 0.05 lm/cm² |
| 750 lx | 0.075 lm/cm² |
| 1000 lx | 0.1 lm/cm² |
| 10000 lx | 1 lm/cm² |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert lumen per square centimeter to lux?
Multiply the value in lumen per square centimeter by 10000 to get the result in lux. For example, 5 lm/cm² × 10000 = 50000 lx.
How many lux are in 1 lumen per square centimeter?
1 lumen per square centimeter (lm/cm²) is equal to 10000 lux (lx).
How do I convert lux back to lumen per square centimeter?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in lux by 10000 to get the result in lumen per square centimeter.
How accurate is the lumen per square centimeter to lux 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:
