Convert Millicandela per Square Meter to Blondel
Type the number of millicandelas per square meter that you wish to convert to blondels.
How to Convert Millicandelas per Square Meter to Blondels
The millicandela per square meter and blondel are both units of luminance. 1 blondel equals 318.3098862 millicandelas per square meter. This means to convert millicandelas per square meter to blondels, you divide by 318.3098862.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 mcd/m² to blondels:
We need to convert millicandelas per square meter to blondels
Since 1 blondel = 318.3098862 mcd/m², divide by 318.3098862
5 ÷ 318.3098862 = 0.0157079633
5 mcd/m² = 0.0157079633 blondel
Millicandela per Square Meter to Blondel Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common millicandela per square meter to blondel conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Millicandelas per Square Meter (mcd/m²) | Blondels (blondel) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 mcd/m² | 0.0003141593 blondel |
| 0.5 mcd/m² | 0.0015707963 blondel |
| 1 mcd/m² | 0.0031415927 blondel |
| 2 mcd/m² | 0.0062831853 blondel |
| 5 mcd/m² | 0.0157079633 blondel |
| 10 mcd/m² | 0.0314159265 blondel |
| 25 mcd/m² | 0.0785398163 blondel |
| 50 mcd/m² | 0.1570796327 blondel |
| 100 mcd/m² | 0.3141592653 blondel |
About These Units
Millicandela per Square Meter (mcd/m²)
A millicandela per square meter (mcd/m² or millinit) equals 0.001 nits. Used for measuring very dim displays, phosphorescent materials, and low-light conditions. Night vision display minimum: 0.1-1 mcd/m². Emergency exit signs: 30-100 mcd/m² in darkness.
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 millicandelas per square meter to blondels?
To convert millicandelas per square meter to blondels, divide the value by 318.3098862. For example, 10 mcd/m² = 0.0314159265 blondel.
How many blondels are in 1 millicandela per square meter?
1 millicandela per square meter equals 0.0031415927 blondels.
What is the formula for millicandelas per square meter to blondels?
The formula is: blondel = mcd/m² ÷ 318.3098862.