Convert Candela per Square Foot to Candela per Square Centimeter
Type the number of candelas per square foot that you wish to convert to candelas per square centimeter.
How to Convert Candelas per Square Foot to Candelas per Square Centimeter
The candela per square foot and candela per square centimeter are both units of luminance. 1 candela per square centimeter equals 929.03039997 candelas per square foot. This means to convert candelas per square foot to candelas per square centimeter, you divide by 929.03039997.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cd/ft² to candelas per square centimeter:
We need to convert candelas per square foot to candelas per square centimeter
Since 1 cd/cm² = 929.03039997 cd/ft², divide by 929.03039997
5 ÷ 929.03039997 = 0.0053819552
5 cd/ft² = 0.0053819552 cd/cm²
Candela per Square Foot to Candela per Square Centimeter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common candela per square foot to candela per square centimeter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Candelas per Square Foot (cd/ft²) | Candelas per Square Centimeter (cd/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cd/ft² | 0.0001076391 cd/cm² |
| 0.5 cd/ft² | 0.0005381955 cd/cm² |
| 1 cd/ft² | 0.001076391 cd/cm² |
| 2 cd/ft² | 0.0021527821 cd/cm² |
| 5 cd/ft² | 0.0053819552 cd/cm² |
| 10 cd/ft² | 0.0107639104 cd/cm² |
| 25 cd/ft² | 0.026909776 cd/cm² |
| 50 cd/ft² | 0.0538195521 cd/cm² |
| 100 cd/ft² | 0.1076391042 cd/cm² |
About These Units
Candela per Square Foot (cd/ft²)
Candelas per square foot (cd/ft²) is the imperial luminance unit equal to 10.76 nits. Used occasionally in US architectural lighting. One cd/ft² ≈ 3.14 foot-lamberts. Not commonly used; foot-lamberts preferred in US practice.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert candelas per square foot to candelas per square centimeter?
To convert candelas per square foot to candelas per square centimeter, divide the value by 929.03039997. For example, 10 cd/ft² = 0.0107639104 cd/cm².
How many candelas per square centimeter are in 1 candela per square foot?
1 candela per square foot equals 0.001076391 candelas per square centimeter.
What is the formula for candelas per square foot to candelas per square centimeter?
The formula is: cd/cm² = cd/ft² ÷ 929.03039997.