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How to Convert from Lumen/square meter [lm/m^2] to Meter-candle [m*c]?
Learn how to convert illumination units from lumen per square meter to meter-candle effectively for lighting design, photography, horticulture, and historical data interpretation.
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Lumen/square meter [lm/m^2] to Meter-candle [m*c] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?
This converter changes values between lumen per square meter and meter-candle, two units used to measure illuminance. Both units quantify visible light incident on a surface and are numerically equivalent. The tool helps bridge modern SI measurements and traditional units used in various lighting contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the value in lumen per square meter [lm/m^2].
- Select meter-candle [m*c] as the target unit.
- Click convert to see the equivalent value instantly.
- Apply results for lighting, exposure, or horticultural planning.
Key Features
- Converts between lumen/square meter and meter-candle with a direct one-to-one ratio.
- Supports illuminance measurements applicable to lighting design, photography, and horticulture.
- Aligns contemporary SI units with historical and industry-specific standards.
- Browser-based and simple to use for quick unit conversions.
Examples
- 50 lm/m^2 converts to 50 m*c
- 300 lm/m^2 converts to 300 m*c
Common Use Cases
- Specifying and verifying lighting levels in workspaces, classrooms, and public areas.
- Setting exposure parameters for photography and cinematography.
- Managing light delivery in horticulture and greenhouse environments.
- Interpreting historical photometry or lighting literature that uses meter-candle units.
- Calibrating illuminance measurements in professional photography and lighting design.
Tips & Best Practices
- Double-check unit labels to avoid confusion between SI and legacy terminology.
- Use this conversion to reconcile different lighting standards or historical data.
- Apply converted values carefully when integrating with equipment specifying meter-candle units.
- Remember the units are numerically identical; focus on proper unit communication.
Limitations
- The main limitation is terminology differences rather than conversion accuracy.
- Users must be cautious when handling documentation or tools referencing either unit to avoid misunderstandings.
- Conversion does not change any numerical value; it only clarifies unit representation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are lumen per square meter and meter-candle different units?
- No, lumen per square meter and meter-candle are numerically equivalent units used to measure illuminance; they represent the same physical quantity with different terminologies.
- Why convert between lumen per square meter and meter-candle?
- Converting helps align modern SI measurements with older lighting standards or historical data using meter-candle units for consistent interpretation and application.
- Can I use this converter for horticultural lighting?
- Yes, the tool supports conversions relevant to managing light exposure for plants and greenhouse environments.
Key Terminology
- Lumen per square meter [lm/m^2]
- The SI derived unit of illuminance defined as one lumen of luminous flux uniformly incident on one square meter of surface, equivalent to lux.
- Meter-candle [m*c]
- An older illuminance unit equal to one lumen per square meter; represents the illuminance from a point source of one candela at one meter distance.
- Illuminance
- A measure of the amount of visible light falling onto a surface area.