Convert Blondel to Kilocandela per Square Meter
Type the number of blondels that you wish to convert to kilocandelas per square meter.
How to Convert Blondels to Kilocandelas per Square Meter
The blondel and kilocandela per square meter are both units of luminance. 1 kilocandela per square meter equals 3141.5926534 blondels. This means to convert blondels to kilocandelas per square meter, you divide by 3141.5926534.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 blondel to kilocandelas per square meter:
We need to convert blondels to kilocandelas per square meter
Since 1 kcd/m² = 3141.5926534 blondel, divide by 3141.5926534
5 ÷ 3141.5926534 = 0.0015915494
5 blondel = 0.0015915494 kcd/m²
Blondel to Kilocandela per Square Meter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common blondel to kilocandela per square meter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Blondels (blondel) | Kilocandelas per Square Meter (kcd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 blondel | 3.183098862e-5 kcd/m² |
| 0.5 blondel | 0.0001591549 kcd/m² |
| 1 blondel | 0.0003183099 kcd/m² |
| 2 blondel | 0.0006366198 kcd/m² |
| 5 blondel | 0.0015915494 kcd/m² |
| 10 blondel | 0.0031830989 kcd/m² |
| 25 blondel | 0.0079577472 kcd/m² |
| 50 blondel | 0.0159154943 kcd/m² |
| 100 blondel | 0.0318309886 kcd/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.
Kilocandela per Square Meter (kcd/m²)
A kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m² or kilonit) equals 1,000 nits. Used for bright outdoor displays, searchlights, and solar measurements. Bright overcast sky: 2-5 kcd/m². Direct sunlight on white surface: 30+ kcd/m². Premium HDR displays reach 2-4 kcd/m².
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert blondels to kilocandelas per square meter?
To convert blondels to kilocandelas per square meter, divide the value by 3141.5926534. For example, 10 blondel = 0.0031830989 kcd/m².
How many kilocandelas per square meter are in 1 blondel?
1 blondel equals 0.0003183099 kilocandelas per square meter.
What is the formula for blondels to kilocandelas per square meter?
The formula is: kcd/m² = blondel ÷ 3141.5926534.