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How to Convert from Lumen/square centimeter to Centimeter-candle [cm*c]
Learn how to convert illumination units from lumen per square centimeter to the obsolete centimeter-candle, bridging modern lighting measurements with historical photometric data.
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Lumen/square centimeter to Centimeter-candle [cm*c] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms illumination values measured in lumen per square centimeter to centimeter-candle, a legacy unit once used to express illuminance near point light sources. It supports accurate comparison between contemporary and historical lighting data.
How to Use This Tool?
- Input the illuminance value in lumen per square centimeter.
- Select lumen/square centimeter as the starting unit.
- Choose centimeter-candle [cm*c] as the target unit.
- Submit to receive the converted illumination value instantly.
Key Features
- Direct conversion between lumen/square centimeter and centimeter-candle using a simple 1:1 ratio.
- Suitable for precise photometric measurements involving small LEDs, microscope slides, and optical components.
- Supports analysis and interpretation of historical illumination data in obsolete units.
- Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Examples
- Convert 5 lumen/square centimeters to 5 centimeter-candles [cm*c].
- Convert 0.2 lumen/square centimeters to 0.2 centimeter-candles [cm*c].
Common Use Cases
- Comparing high-intensity LED brightness per cm² in modern research.
- Interpreting illuminance data from microscope slides or sensor surfaces in labs.
- Analyzing or converting older photometric reports using candle-based units.
- Preserving historical photographic lighting specifications.
Tips & Best Practices
- Prefer SI units like lux for current lighting measurements.
- Use this conversion to maintain continuity when referencing legacy data.
- Be aware of the unit's assumption of a point source one centimetre away.
- Apply this tool for scientific and calibration tasks involving small-scale illuminance.
Limitations
- Centimeter-candle is an outdated unit and is not widely recognized today.
- The unit is based on an idealized point source at a fixed distance, which may not reflect real-world conditions.
- Modern applications should use SI units like lux wherever possible.
- Conversion is mainly important for dealing with legacy or historical photometric data.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is lumen per square centimeter?
- It is a measure of illuminance indicating luminous flux per square centimeter, weighted according to human eye sensitivity.
- Why convert to centimeter-candle?
- Conversion helps interpret historical lighting data and maintain compatibility with older photometric standards using candle-based units.
- Is the centimeter-candle still used today?
- No, it is an obsolete unit mostly replaced by the SI unit lux, but it remains useful for legacy data and historical references.
Key Terminology
- Lumen/square centimeter
- A unit of illuminance representing luminous flux per square centimeter, weighted by human eye response.
- Centimeter-candle [cm*c]
- An obsolete illuminance unit based on illumination one centimetre from a one-candle point source.
- Lux
- The SI unit of illuminance, measuring luminous flux per square meter.