Convert Blondel to Candela per Square Meter
Convert blondels to candelas per square meter by entering a value below.
How to Convert Blondels to Candelas per Square Meter
The blondel and candela per square meter are both units of luminance. 1 candela per square meter equals 3.1415926534 blondels. This means to convert blondels to candelas per square meter, you divide by 3.1415926534.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 blondel to candelas per square meter:
We need to convert blondels to candelas per square meter
Since 1 cd/m² = 3.1415926534 blondel, divide by 3.1415926534
5 ÷ 3.1415926534 = 1.591549431
5 blondel = 1.591549431 cd/m²
Blondel to Candela per Square Meter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common blondel to candela per square meter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Blondels (blondel) | Candelas per Square Meter (cd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 blondel | 0.3183098862 cd/m² |
| 2 blondel | 0.6366197724 cd/m² |
| 5 blondel | 1.591549431 cd/m² |
| 10 blondel | 3.183098862 cd/m² |
| 15 blondel | 4.774648293 cd/m² |
| 20 blondel | 6.366197724 cd/m² |
| 25 blondel | 7.957747155 cd/m² |
| 50 blondel | 15.91549431 cd/m² |
| 100 blondel | 31.83098862 cd/m² |
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 Meter (cd/m²)
Candelas per square meter (cd/m²) is the SI unit of luminance, measuring brightness of a surface. Also called "nit." Laptop screen: 250-400 cd/m², HDR TV peak: 1,000-4,000 cd/m², sun at horizon: 600,000 cd/m². Critical for display specifications and HDR standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert blondels to candelas per square meter?
To convert blondels to candelas per square meter, divide the value by 3.1415926534. For example, 10 blondel = 3.183098862 cd/m².
How many candelas per square meter are in 1 blondel?
1 blondel equals 0.3183098862 candelas per square meter.
What is the formula for blondels to candelas per square meter?
The formula is: cd/m² = blondel ÷ 3.1415926534.