Convert Blondel to Candela per Square Inch
Type the number of blondels that you wish to convert to candelas per square inch.
How to Convert Blondels to Candelas per Square Inch
The blondel and candela per square inch are both units of luminance. 1 candela per square inch equals 4869.4783518 blondels. This means to convert blondels to candelas per square inch, you divide by 4869.4783518.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 blondel to candelas per square inch:
We need to convert blondels to candelas per square inch
Since 1 cd/in² = 4869.4783518 blondel, divide by 4869.4783518
5 ÷ 4869.4783518 = 0.001026804
5 blondel = 0.001026804 cd/in²
Blondel to Candela per Square Inch Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common blondel to candela per square inch conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Blondels (blondel) | Candelas per Square Inch (cd/in²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 blondel | 2.0536080618e-5 cd/in² |
| 0.5 blondel | 0.0001026804 cd/in² |
| 1 blondel | 0.0002053608 cd/in² |
| 2 blondel | 0.0004107216 cd/in² |
| 5 blondel | 0.001026804 cd/in² |
| 10 blondel | 0.0020536081 cd/in² |
| 25 blondel | 0.0051340202 cd/in² |
| 50 blondel | 0.0102680403 cd/in² |
| 100 blondel | 0.0205360806 cd/in² |
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 Inch (cd/in²)
Candelas per square inch (cd/in²) equals 1,550 nits. Used for specifying small, bright light sources in imperial units. One cd/in² ≈ 452 foot-lamberts. Rarely used; metric units preferred for technical specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert blondels to candelas per square inch?
To convert blondels to candelas per square inch, divide the value by 4869.4783518. For example, 10 blondel = 0.0020536081 cd/in².
How many candelas per square inch are in 1 blondel?
1 blondel equals 0.0002053608 candelas per square inch.
What is the formula for blondels to candelas per square inch?
The formula is: cd/in² = blondel ÷ 4869.4783518.