Convert Candela per Square Meter to Candela per Square Millimeter
Type the number of candelas per square meter that you wish to convert to candelas per square millimeter.
How to Convert Candelas per Square Meter to Candelas per Square Millimeter
The candela per square meter and candela per square millimeter are both units of luminance. By definition, 1 candela per square millimeter equals exactly 1000000 candelas per square meter. This means to convert candelas per square meter to candelas per square millimeter, you divide by 1000000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cd/m² to candelas per square millimeter:
We need to convert candelas per square meter to candelas per square millimeter
Since 1 cd/mm² = 1000000 cd/m², divide by 1000000
5 ÷ 1000000 = 5e-6
5 cd/m² = 5e-6 cd/mm²
Candela per Square Meter to Candela per Square Millimeter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common candela per square meter to candela per square millimeter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Candelas per Square Meter (cd/m²) | Candelas per Square Millimeter (cd/mm²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cd/m² | 1e-7 cd/mm² |
| 0.5 cd/m² | 5e-7 cd/mm² |
| 1 cd/m² | 1e-6 cd/mm² |
| 2 cd/m² | 2e-6 cd/mm² |
| 5 cd/m² | 5e-6 cd/mm² |
| 10 cd/m² | 1e-5 cd/mm² |
| 25 cd/m² | 2.5e-5 cd/mm² |
| 50 cd/m² | 5e-5 cd/mm² |
| 100 cd/m² | 0.0001 cd/mm² |
About These Units
Candela per Square Meter (cd/m²)
Candelas per square meter (cd/m²) is the SI unit of luminance, measuring brightness of a surface. Also called "nit." Laptop screen: 250-400 cd/m², HDR TV peak: 1,000-4,000 cd/m², sun at horizon: 600,000 cd/m². Critical for display specifications and HDR 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 meter to candelas per square millimeter?
To convert candelas per square meter to candelas per square millimeter, divide the value by 1000000. For example, 10 cd/m² = 1e-5 cd/mm².
How many candelas per square millimeter are in 1 candela per square meter?
1 candela per square meter equals 1e-6 candelas per square millimeter.
What is the formula for candelas per square meter to candelas per square millimeter?
The formula is: cd/mm² = cd/m² ÷ 1000000.