Convert Candela per Square Centimeter to Candela per Square Millimeter
Input the number of candelas per square centimeter you want to convert to candelas per square millimeter.
How to Convert Candelas per Square Centimeter to Candelas per Square Millimeter
The candela per square centimeter and candela per square millimeter are both units of luminance. By definition, 1 candela per square millimeter equals exactly 100 candelas per square centimeter. This means to convert candelas per square centimeter to candelas per square millimeter, you divide by 100.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cd/cm² to candelas per square millimeter:
We need to convert candelas per square centimeter to candelas per square millimeter
Since 1 cd/mm² = 100 cd/cm², divide by 100
5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
5 cd/cm² = 0.05 cd/mm²
Candela per Square Centimeter to Candela per Square Millimeter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common candela per square centimeter to candela per square millimeter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Candelas per Square Centimeter (cd/cm²) | Candelas per Square Millimeter (cd/mm²) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd/cm² | 0.01 cd/mm² |
| 2 cd/cm² | 0.02 cd/mm² |
| 5 cd/cm² | 0.05 cd/mm² |
| 10 cd/cm² | 0.1 cd/mm² |
| 15 cd/cm² | 0.15 cd/mm² |
| 20 cd/cm² | 0.2 cd/mm² |
| 25 cd/cm² | 0.25 cd/mm² |
| 50 cd/cm² | 0.5 cd/mm² |
| 100 cd/cm² | 1 cd/mm² |
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 Millimeter (cd/mm²)
A candela per square millimeter (cd/mm²) equals 1,000,000 nits. Measures extremely intense sources: laser output facets, concentrated LED dies, and arc lamp electrodes. A high-power LED die can exceed 100 cd/mm². Used in optical engineering calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert candelas per square centimeter to candelas per square millimeter?
To convert candelas per square centimeter to candelas per square millimeter, divide the value by 100. For example, 10 cd/cm² = 0.1 cd/mm².
How many candelas per square millimeter are in 1 candela per square centimeter?
1 candela per square centimeter equals 0.01 candelas per square millimeter.
What is the formula for candelas per square centimeter to candelas per square millimeter?
The formula is: cd/mm² = cd/cm² ÷ 100.