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How to Convert from Lumen/square Centimeter to Meter-candle [m*c]
Learn how to convert illumination values from lumen per square centimeter to meter-candle [m*c], understanding both units and their applications in lighting and photometry.
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Lumen/square centimeter to Meter-candle [m*c] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms measurements from lumen per square centimeter—a unit measuring light intensity on a small surface area—into meter-candle [m*c], an older unit representing illuminance over a larger area and equivalent to lux.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the value in lumen per square centimeter you wish to convert
- Select lumen/square centimeter as the source unit
- Choose meter-candle [m*c] as the target unit
- Submit the input to receive the equivalent value in meter-candle
Key Features
- Converts between lumen/square centimeter and meter-candle [m*c] accurately
- Browser-based, easy-to-use interface for illumination unit conversions
- Supports applications in LED manufacturing, microscopy, and lighting design
Examples
- 0.5 lumen/cm² converts to 5000 meter-candle
- 2 lumen/cm² converts to 20000 meter-candle
Common Use Cases
- Measuring brightness output of small high-power LEDs or LED dies
- Illuminance measurement on microscope slides or small sensor surfaces
- Calibrating or comparing brightness of small optical components and displays
- Specifying or comparing room and work surface lighting levels
- Interpreting historical lighting data using meter-candle terminology
- Calibrating illuminance in photography, display testing, and lighting design
Tips & Best Practices
- Ensure units are correctly selected before conversion to avoid errors
- Use this conversion when comparing micro-scale measurements to conventional lighting specifications
- Be aware of the context to avoid confusion between meter-candle and lux despite their equivalence
- Consider spatial distribution before applying conversions across large areas
Limitations
- Lumen/square centimeter is meant for very small, localized measurements and scaling to meter-candle can oversimplify spatial variations
- Historical references to meter-candle might cause confusion with lux even though they represent the same illuminance
- Accurate conversion assumes uniform luminous flux distribution which may not always apply
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does lumen per square centimeter measure?
- It is a photometric measure of illuminance that quantifies the luminous flux falling on one square centimeter of a surface, reflecting perceived brightness weighted by the human eye’s response.
- Is meter-candle the same as lux?
- Yes, the meter-candle is an older unit of illuminance that is numerically equal to the SI unit lux.
- Why convert from lumen/cm² to meter-candle?
- Conversion helps translate precise small-scale measurements into more commonly used illuminance units for broader lighting comparisons and design purposes.
Key Terminology
- Lumen/square centimeter
- A measurement of illuminance representing luminous flux per square centimeter, used to quantify brightness on very small surfaces.
- Meter-candle [m*c]
- An older unit of illuminance equal to one lumen per square meter, historically used in lighting design and equivalent to lux.
- Illuminance
- The total luminous flux incident on a surface per unit area, measuring how much light illuminates that surface.