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Lux to lumen per square centimeter Conversion
1 lux (lx) is equal to 0.0001 lumen per square centimeter (lm/cm²).
1 lx = 0.0001 lm/cm²
or
1 lm/cm² = 10000 lx
Formula
To convert a illuminance from lux (lx) to lumen per square centimeter (lm/cm²), divide the illuminance in lux by 10000
i(lm/cm²) = i(lx) / 10000
Examples:
Convert 1 lux to lumen per square centimeter:
i(lm/cm²) = 1lx / 10000 = 0.0001 lm/cm²
Conversion table
| 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 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert lux to lumen per square centimeter?
Divide the value in lux by 10000 to get the result in lumen per square centimeter. For example, 5 lx ÷ 10000 = 5.0e-4 lm/cm².
How many lumen per square centimeter are in 1 lux?
1 lux (lx) is equal to 1.0e-4 lumen per square centimeter (lm/cm²).
How do I convert lumen per square centimeter back to lux?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in lumen per square centimeter by 10000 to get the result in lux.
How accurate is the lux to lumen 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:
