Convert Lumen per Square Inch to Lumen per Square Centimeter
Enter the number of lumens per square inch that you want to convert to lumens per square centimeter.
How to Convert Lumens per Square Inch to Lumens per Square Centimeter
The lumen per square inch and lumen per square centimeter are both units of illuminance. 1 lumen per square centimeter equals 6.4516 lumens per square inch. This means to convert lumens per square inch to lumens per square centimeter, you divide by 6.4516.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 lm/in² to lumens per square centimeter:
We need to convert lumens per square inch to lumens per square centimeter
Since 1 lm/cm² = 6.4516 lm/in², divide by 6.4516
5 ÷ 6.4516 = 0.77500155
5 lm/in² = 0.77500155 lm/cm²
Lumen per Square Inch to Lumen per Square Centimeter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common lumen per square inch to lumen per square centimeter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Lumens per Square Inch (lm/in²) | Lumens per Square Centimeter (lm/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 1 lm/in² | 0.15500031 lm/cm² |
| 2 lm/in² | 0.31000062 lm/cm² |
| 5 lm/in² | 0.77500155 lm/cm² |
| 10 lm/in² | 1.5500031 lm/cm² |
| 15 lm/in² | 2.32500465 lm/cm² |
| 20 lm/in² | 3.1000062 lm/cm² |
| 25 lm/in² | 3.87500775 lm/cm² |
| 50 lm/in² | 7.7500155 lm/cm² |
| 100 lm/in² | 15.500031 lm/cm² |
About These Units
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.
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 inch to lumens per square centimeter?
To convert lumens per square inch to lumens per square centimeter, divide the value by 6.4516. For example, 10 lm/in² = 1.5500031 lm/cm².
How many lumens per square centimeter are in 1 lumen per square inch?
1 lumen per square inch equals 0.15500031 lumens per square centimeter.
What is the formula for lumens per square inch to lumens per square centimeter?
The formula is: lm/cm² = lm/in² ÷ 6.4516.