What is candela per square centimeter?

It is a luminance unit expressing luminous intensity per unit area, commonly used for small emitting surfaces and equal to 10,000 candela per square meter.

Why convert candela/square centimeter to candela/square inch?

Conversion is useful to translate luminance measurements between metric and imperial units often required in display engineering and photometric assessments.

Does this conversion assume any specific conditions?

Yes, it assumes the luminance is uniformly distributed across the surface area being measured.

How to Convert from Candela/square Centimeter to Candela/square Inch

Learn how to convert luminance values from candela per square centimeter to candela per square inch with this convenient online unit converter. Useful for display engineering, photometrics, and more.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter enables you to translate luminance measurements between candela per square centimeter and candela per square inch. It helps compare brightness values in metric and imperial units commonly used in display manufacturing and photometric contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the luminance value in candela per square centimeter
Select 'candela/square centimeter' as the from-unit
Choose 'candela/square inch' as the to-unit
Click the convert button to get the result in candela per square inch
Review the converted value and use it as needed for your application

Key Features

Converts luminance values from candela/square centimeter to candela/square inch
Supports unit definitions relevant to display and photometric engineering
Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions
Provides example conversions for reference
Helps compare brightness in metric and imperial measurement systems

Examples

2 candela/square centimeters converts to 12.9032 candela/square inches
0.5 candela/square centimeters converts to 3.2258 candela/square inches

Common Use Cases

Specifying brightness of small, high-intensity display elements like camera viewfinders and LED indicators
Describing luminance of CRT phosphors, OLED subpixels, and other small light-emitting surfaces in display engineering
Characterizing brightness of instrument panels, avionics backlights, automotive indicators, and surgical lamps
Converting between metric and imperial luminance units for accurate brightness comparisons
Photometric evaluation of small luminous indicators and lamp faces where area is measured in inches

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the luminance is evenly distributed over the measured area for accurate conversion results
Use precise measurement of surface area in square centimeters or inches depending on the unit
Apply this conversion when working across metric and imperial standards in display or photometric projects
Consider the context of your application to select the appropriate unit for luminance
Be mindful that candela per square centimeter is a non-SI derived unit and may not be universally used

Limitations

Assumes uniform luminance distribution; surface texture and viewing angle can affect measurements
Candela per square centimeter is less commonly used compared to SI units like candela per square meter
Accuracy depends on correctly measuring the emitting surface area, which can be difficult for irregular shapes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is candela per square centimeter?: It is a luminance unit expressing luminous intensity per unit area, commonly used for small emitting surfaces and equal to 10,000 candela per square meter.
Why convert candela/square centimeter to candela/square inch?: Conversion is useful to translate luminance measurements between metric and imperial units often required in display engineering and photometric assessments.
Does this conversion assume any specific conditions?: Yes, it assumes the luminance is uniformly distributed across the surface area being measured.

Key Terminology

Candela per square centimeter: A non-SI derived luminance unit that expresses luminous intensity emitted per unit area of a surface, often used for small emitting areas.
Candela per square inch: A luminance unit measuring luminous intensity emitted per square inch of surface, used in photometric and display engineering.
Luminance: A photometric measure of the luminous intensity emitted or reflected from a surface in a given direction per unit area.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does candela per square centimeter measure?

The area of a luminous surface

Luminous intensity per unit surface area

Total luminous flux emitted

Why might one convert from candela/square centimeter to candela/square inch?

To compare brightness using metric units only

To translate luminance between metric and imperial systems

To change brightness units to volume measurements

What limitation affects the accuracy of the conversion?

Non-uniform luminance distribution over the surface

Presence of multiple light sources

Ambient temperature changes

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