Convert Lumen per Square Centimeter to Lumen per Square Inch
Enter the number of lumens per square centimeter that you want to convert to lumens per square inch.
How to Convert Lumens per Square Centimeter to Lumens per Square Inch
The lumen per square centimeter and lumen per square inch are both units of illuminance. 1 lumen per square centimeter equals 6.4516 lumens per square inch. This means to convert lumens per square centimeter to lumens per square inch, you multiply by 6.4516.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 lm/cm² to lumens per square inch:
We need to convert lumens per square centimeter to lumens per square inch
Since 1 lm/cm² = 6.4516 lm/in², multiply by 6.4516
5 × 6.4516 = 32.258
5 lm/cm² = 32.258 lm/in²
Lumen per Square Centimeter to Lumen per Square Inch Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common lumen per square centimeter to lumen per square inch conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Lumens per Square Centimeter (lm/cm²) | Lumens per Square Inch (lm/in²) |
|---|---|
| 1 lm/cm² | 6.4516 lm/in² |
| 2 lm/cm² | 12.9032 lm/in² |
| 5 lm/cm² | 32.258 lm/in² |
| 10 lm/cm² | 64.516 lm/in² |
| 15 lm/cm² | 96.774 lm/in² |
| 20 lm/cm² | 129.032 lm/in² |
| 25 lm/cm² | 161.29 lm/in² |
| 50 lm/cm² | 322.58 lm/in² |
| 100 lm/cm² | 645.16 lm/in² |
About These Units
Lumen per Square Centimeter (lm/cm²)
Lumens per square centimeter (lm/cm²) equals 10,000 lux or 1 phot. Used in scientific contexts for high-intensity illumination. One lm/cm² represents intense light levels found in specialized applications like projection systems and concentrated solar power.
Lumen per Square Inch (lm/in²)
Lumens per square inch (lm/in²) equals 1,550 lux or 144 foot-candles. Used for high-intensity illumination of small areas: display lighting, inspection systems, and microscopy. One lm/in² = 144 lm/ft². Rarely used; lux or foot-candles preferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert lumens per square centimeter to lumens per square inch?
To convert lumens per square centimeter to lumens per square inch, multiply the value by 6.4516. For example, 10 lm/cm² = 64.516 lm/in².
How many lumens per square inch are in 1 lumen per square centimeter?
1 lumen per square centimeter equals 6.4516 lumens per square inch.
What is the formula for lumens per square centimeter to lumens per square inch?
The formula is: lm/in² = lm/cm² × 6.4516.