Convert Blondel to Candela per Square Foot

Convert blondels to candelas per square foot by entering a value below.

1 blondel (blondels) = 0.0295719561 cd/ft² (candelas per square foot)

How to Convert Blondels to Candelas per Square Foot

The blondel and candela per square foot are both units of luminance. 1 candela per square foot equals 33.815821888 blondels. This means to convert blondels to candelas per square foot, you divide by 33.815821888.

Formula

candelas per square foot = blondels ÷ 33.815821888

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 blondel to candelas per square foot:

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Convert 5 blondel to candelas per square foot

We need to convert blondels to candelas per square foot

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Apply the formula

Since 1 cd/ft² = 33.815821888 blondel, divide by 33.815821888

5 ÷ 33.815821888 = 0.1478597804

Answer

5 blondel = 0.1478597804 cd/ft²

Blondel to Candela per Square Foot Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common blondel to candela per square foot conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Blondels (blondel) Candelas per Square Foot (cd/ft²)
1 blondel 0.0295719561 cd/ft²
2 blondel 0.0591439122 cd/ft²
5 blondel 0.1478597804 cd/ft²
10 blondel 0.2957195609 cd/ft²
15 blondel 0.4435793413 cd/ft²
20 blondel 0.5914391218 cd/ft²
25 blondel 0.7392989022 cd/ft²
50 blondel 1.4785978045 cd/ft²
100 blondel 2.9571956089 cd/ft²

About These Units

Blondel (blondel)

The blondel is identical to the apostilb, equal to 1/π cd/m² ≈ 0.318 nits. Named after French physicist André Blondel. Represents the luminance of a perfect Lambertian diffuser illuminated by 1 lux. Rarely used; apostilb is the preferred term.

Candela per Square Foot (cd/ft²)

Candelas per square foot (cd/ft²) is the imperial luminance unit equal to 10.76 nits. Used occasionally in US architectural lighting. One cd/ft² ≈ 3.14 foot-lamberts. Not commonly used; foot-lamberts preferred in US practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert blondels to candelas per square foot?

To convert blondels to candelas per square foot, divide the value by 33.815821888. For example, 10 blondel = 0.2957195609 cd/ft².

How many candelas per square foot are in 1 blondel?

1 blondel equals 0.0295719561 candelas per square foot.

What is the formula for blondels to candelas per square foot?

The formula is: cd/ft² = blondel ÷ 33.815821888.