Convert Candela per Square Inch to Blondel
Type the number of candelas per square inch that you wish to convert to blondels.
How to Convert Candelas per Square Inch to Blondels
The candela per square inch and blondel are both units of luminance. 1 candela per square inch equals 4869.4783518 blondels. This means to convert candelas per square inch to blondels, you multiply by 4869.4783518.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cd/in² to blondels:
We need to convert candelas per square inch to blondels
Since 1 cd/in² = 4869.4783518 blondel, multiply by 4869.4783518
5 × 4869.4783518 = 24347.391759
5 cd/in² = 24347.391759 blondel
Candela per Square Inch to Blondel Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common candela per square inch to blondel conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Candelas per Square Inch (cd/in²) | Blondels (blondel) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cd/in² | 486.94783518 blondel |
| 0.5 cd/in² | 2434.7391759 blondel |
| 1 cd/in² | 4869.4783518 blondel |
| 2 cd/in² | 9738.9567035 blondel |
| 5 cd/in² | 24347.391759 blondel |
| 10 cd/in² | 48694.783518 blondel |
| 25 cd/in² | 121736.95879 blondel |
| 50 cd/in² | 243473.91759 blondel |
| 100 cd/in² | 486947.83518 blondel |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert candelas per square inch to blondels?
To convert candelas per square inch to blondels, multiply the value by 4869.4783518. For example, 10 cd/in² = 48694.783518 blondel.
How many blondels are in 1 candela per square inch?
1 candela per square inch equals 4869.4783518 blondels.
What is the formula for candelas per square inch to blondels?
The formula is: blondel = cd/in² × 4869.4783518.