Convert Candela per Square Millimeter to Candela per Square Centimeter
Input the number of candelas per square millimeter you want to convert to candelas per square centimeter.
How to Convert Candelas per Square Millimeter to Candelas per Square Centimeter
The candela per square millimeter and candela per square centimeter 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 millimeter to candelas per square centimeter, you multiply by 100.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cd/mm² to candelas per square centimeter:
We need to convert candelas per square millimeter to candelas per square centimeter
Since 1 cd/mm² = 100 cd/cm², multiply by 100
5 × 100 = 500
5 cd/mm² = 500 cd/cm²
Candela per Square Millimeter to Candela per Square Centimeter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common candela per square millimeter to candela per square centimeter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Candelas per Square Millimeter (cd/mm²) | Candelas per Square Centimeter (cd/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd/mm² | 100 cd/cm² |
| 2 cd/mm² | 200 cd/cm² |
| 5 cd/mm² | 500 cd/cm² |
| 10 cd/mm² | 1000 cd/cm² |
| 15 cd/mm² | 1500 cd/cm² |
| 20 cd/mm² | 2000 cd/cm² |
| 25 cd/mm² | 2500 cd/cm² |
| 50 cd/mm² | 5000 cd/cm² |
| 100 cd/mm² | 10000 cd/cm² |
About These Units
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.
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 millimeter to candelas per square centimeter?
To convert candelas per square millimeter to candelas per square centimeter, multiply the value by 100. For example, 10 cd/mm² = 1000 cd/cm².
How many candelas per square centimeter are in 1 candela per square millimeter?
1 candela per square millimeter equals 100 candelas per square centimeter.
What is the formula for candelas per square millimeter to candelas per square centimeter?
The formula is: cd/cm² = cd/mm² × 100.