Convert Blondel to Millicandela per Square Meter
Type the number of blondels that you wish to convert to millicandelas per square meter.
How to Convert Blondels to Millicandelas per Square Meter
The blondel and millicandela per square meter are both units of luminance. 1 blondel equals 318.3098862 millicandelas per square meter. This means to convert blondels to millicandelas per square meter, you multiply by 318.3098862.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 blondel to millicandelas per square meter:
We need to convert blondels to millicandelas per square meter
Since 1 blondel = 318.3098862 mcd/m², multiply by 318.3098862
5 × 318.3098862 = 1591.549431
5 blondel = 1591.549431 mcd/m²
Blondel to Millicandela per Square Meter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common blondel to millicandela per square meter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Blondels (blondel) | Millicandelas per Square Meter (mcd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 blondel | 31.83098862 mcd/m² |
| 0.5 blondel | 159.1549431 mcd/m² |
| 1 blondel | 318.3098862 mcd/m² |
| 2 blondel | 636.6197724 mcd/m² |
| 5 blondel | 1591.549431 mcd/m² |
| 10 blondel | 3183.098862 mcd/m² |
| 25 blondel | 7957.747155 mcd/m² |
| 50 blondel | 15915.49431 mcd/m² |
| 100 blondel | 31830.98862 mcd/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.
Millicandela per Square Meter (mcd/m²)
A millicandela per square meter (mcd/m² or millinit) equals 0.001 nits. Used for measuring very dim displays, phosphorescent materials, and low-light conditions. Night vision display minimum: 0.1-1 mcd/m². Emergency exit signs: 30-100 mcd/m² in darkness.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert blondels to millicandelas per square meter?
To convert blondels to millicandelas per square meter, multiply the value by 318.3098862. For example, 10 blondel = 3183.098862 mcd/m².
How many millicandelas per square meter are in 1 blondel?
1 blondel equals 318.3098862 millicandelas per square meter.
What is the formula for blondels to millicandelas per square meter?
The formula is: mcd/m² = blondel × 318.3098862.