Convert Lux to Lumen per Square Centimeter
Input the number of lux you want to convert to lumens per square centimeter.
How to Convert Lux to Lumens per Square Centimeter
The lux and lumen per square centimeter are both units of illuminance. By definition, 1 lumen per square centimeter equals exactly 10000 lux. This means to convert lux to lumens per square centimeter, you divide by 10000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 lx to lumens per square centimeter:
We need to convert lux to lumens per square centimeter
Since 1 lm/cm² = 10000 lx, divide by 10000
5 ÷ 10000 = 0.0005
5 lx = 0.0005 lm/cm²
Lux to Lumen per Square Centimeter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common lux to lumen per square centimeter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Lux (lx) | Lumens per Square Centimeter (lm/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lx | 1e-5 lm/cm² |
| 0.5 lx | 5e-5 lm/cm² |
| 1 lx | 0.0001 lm/cm² |
| 2 lx | 0.0002 lm/cm² |
| 5 lx | 0.0005 lm/cm² |
| 10 lx | 0.001 lm/cm² |
| 25 lx | 0.0025 lm/cm² |
| 50 lx | 0.005 lm/cm² |
| 100 lx | 0.01 lm/cm² |
About These Units
Lux (lx)
The lux (lx) is the SI unit of illuminance, measuring luminous flux per area (lumens per square meter). Typical values: moonlight 0.1 lx, office 300-500 lx, overcast day 1,000 lx, operating room 10,000 lx, direct sunlight 100,000 lx. Used in lighting design, photography, and workplace safety standards.
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 lux to lumens per square centimeter?
To convert lux to lumens per square centimeter, divide the value by 10000. For example, 10 lx = 0.001 lm/cm².
How many lumens per square centimeter are in 1 lux?
1 lux equals 0.0001 lumens per square centimeter.
What is the formula for lux to lumens per square centimeter?
The formula is: lm/cm² = lx ÷ 10000.