Convert Lumen per Square Foot to Lumen per Square Centimeter
Enter the number of lumens per square foot that you want to convert to lumens per square centimeter.
How to Convert Lumens per Square Foot to Lumens per Square Centimeter
The lumen per square foot and lumen per square centimeter are both units of illuminance. 1 lumen per square centimeter equals 929.03039997 lumens per square foot. This means to convert lumens per square foot to lumens per square centimeter, you divide by 929.03039997.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 lm/ft² to lumens per square centimeter:
We need to convert lumens per square foot to lumens per square centimeter
Since 1 lm/cm² = 929.03039997 lm/ft², divide by 929.03039997
5 ÷ 929.03039997 = 0.0053819552
5 lm/ft² = 0.0053819552 lm/cm²
Lumen per Square Foot to Lumen per Square Centimeter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common lumen per square foot to lumen per square centimeter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Lumens per Square Foot (lm/ft²) | Lumens per Square Centimeter (lm/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lm/ft² | 0.0001076391 lm/cm² |
| 0.5 lm/ft² | 0.0005381955 lm/cm² |
| 1 lm/ft² | 0.001076391 lm/cm² |
| 2 lm/ft² | 0.0021527821 lm/cm² |
| 5 lm/ft² | 0.0053819552 lm/cm² |
| 10 lm/ft² | 0.0107639104 lm/cm² |
| 25 lm/ft² | 0.026909776 lm/cm² |
| 50 lm/ft² | 0.0538195521 lm/cm² |
| 100 lm/ft² | 0.1076391042 lm/cm² |
About These Units
Lumen per Square Foot (lm/ft²)
Lumens per square foot (lm/ft²) is identical to foot-candles. The defining relationship: one foot-candle = one lumen per square foot. Used in US lighting calculations: lumens needed = foot-candles × square feet. Standard in American architectural lighting design.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert lumens per square foot to lumens per square centimeter?
To convert lumens per square foot to lumens per square centimeter, divide the value by 929.03039997. For example, 10 lm/ft² = 0.0107639104 lm/cm².
How many lumens per square centimeter are in 1 lumen per square foot?
1 lumen per square foot equals 0.001076391 lumens per square centimeter.
What is the formula for lumens per square foot to lumens per square centimeter?
The formula is: lm/cm² = lm/ft² ÷ 929.03039997.