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How to Convert from Centimeter-candle [cm*c] to Lux [lx]?
Learn the process of converting illumination values from the obsolete unit centimeter-candle to the modern SI unit lux. Understand their definitions, use cases, and how to update historical lighting data accurately.
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Centimeter-candle [cm*c] to Lux [lx] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?
This converter helps transform illumination measurements from the centimeter-candle, an outdated unit, to lux, the internationally recognized SI unit for illuminance. It is designed to assist with the interpretation and standardization of legacy lighting data.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the illumination value in centimeter-candle [cm*c].
- Select the from unit as centimeter-candle and the to unit as lux [lx].
- Click the convert button to see the equivalent lux value.
- Review the converted result, reflecting the illumination in lux.
Key Features
- Converts obsolete centimeter-candle values to modern lux units.
- Provides quick and easy conversion for photometric data.
- Supports updating historical and archival lighting measurements.
- Browser-based and user-friendly interface.
- Facilitates comparison and standardization for research and design.
Examples
- 0.5 centimeter-candle equals 5000 lux.
- 2 centimeter-candle equals 20000 lux.
Common Use Cases
- Interpreting and updating historical photometry and lighting reports with candle-based units.
- Converting legacy optical instrument lighting specifications to SI units.
- Standardizing illuminance data for lighting design and research applications.
- Calibrating lamps and measuring illumination for compliance with modern standards.
- Archival conversion for historical research in lighting technology.
Tips & Best Practices
- Always verify the original measurement context when converting from centimeter-candle.
- Use the tool to update older data to lux for consistency with current standards.
- Consider the obsolete nature of centimeter-candle when interpreting results.
- Apply conversions carefully in calibration to maintain accuracy in standards compliance.
Limitations
- Centimeter-candle is an outdated unit with limited practical use outside historical references.
- Its definition relies on a point source one centimetre away, which may not match real lighting environments.
- Conversion assumes the candle is equal to one candela, which may vary in historical contexts.
- Less precise and potentially misleading for modern lighting applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a centimeter-candle?
- It is an obsolete illumination unit representing the light on a surface one centimetre from a point source of one candle, historically used in photometry.
- Why convert from centimeter-candle to lux?
- Conversion updates historical lighting data to the SI standard lux, enabling consistency and comparability with modern measurements.
- Is lux a more accurate unit than centimeter-candle?
- Lux is the modern SI unit for illuminance and is widely recognized for accuracy and practical application, unlike the obsolete centimeter-candle.
- How do I convert a value from centimeter-candle to lux?
- Multiply the centimeter-candle value by 10,000 to get the corresponding lux value according to the conversion rate.
Key Terminology
- Centimeter-candle [cm*c]
- An obsolete illuminance unit defined by the light on a surface one centimetre from a point source emitting one candle of light.
- Lux [lx]
- The SI derived unit for illuminance, expressing luminous flux per square metre weighted by human visual response.
- Illuminance
- A measure of the luminous flux incident on a surface per unit area.
- Candela
- The SI base unit of luminous intensity, representing the power emitted by a light source in a particular direction.