Convert Candela per Square Centimeter to Candela per Square Inch
Type the number of candelas per square centimeter that you wish to convert to candelas per square inch.
How to Convert Candelas per Square Centimeter to Candelas per Square Inch
The candela per square centimeter and candela per square inch are both units of luminance. 1 candela per square centimeter equals 6.4516 candelas per square inch. This means to convert candelas per square centimeter to candelas per square inch, you multiply by 6.4516.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cd/cm² to candelas per square inch:
We need to convert candelas per square centimeter to candelas per square inch
Since 1 cd/cm² = 6.4516 cd/in², multiply by 6.4516
5 × 6.4516 = 32.258
5 cd/cm² = 32.258 cd/in²
Candela per Square Centimeter to Candela per Square Inch Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common candela per square centimeter to candela per square inch conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Candelas per Square Centimeter (cd/cm²) | Candelas per Square Inch (cd/in²) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd/cm² | 6.4516 cd/in² |
| 2 cd/cm² | 12.9032 cd/in² |
| 5 cd/cm² | 32.258 cd/in² |
| 10 cd/cm² | 64.516 cd/in² |
| 15 cd/cm² | 96.774 cd/in² |
| 20 cd/cm² | 129.032 cd/in² |
| 25 cd/cm² | 161.29 cd/in² |
| 50 cd/cm² | 322.58 cd/in² |
| 100 cd/cm² | 645.16 cd/in² |
About These Units
Candela per Square Centimeter (cd/cm²)
A candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²) equals 10,000 nits and is identical to the stilb. Used for very bright light sources: LED dies, laser diodes, arc lamps. Typical white LED: 10-100 cd/cm². Extremely bright by display standards.
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 candelas per square centimeter to candelas per square inch?
To convert candelas per square centimeter to candelas per square inch, multiply the value by 6.4516. For example, 10 cd/cm² = 64.516 cd/in².
How many candelas per square inch are in 1 candela per square centimeter?
1 candela per square centimeter equals 6.4516 candelas per square inch.
What is the formula for candelas per square centimeter to candelas per square inch?
The formula is: cd/in² = cd/cm² × 6.4516.