What does candela per square inch measure?

It measures the luminous intensity emitted or reflected from a surface per square inch area in a given direction.

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

To compare or specify brightness values accurately when working with different unit systems and small light-emitting surfaces.

Where is this conversion commonly applied?

In display engineering, photometric measurements, avionics, automotive lighting design, and medical instrument luminance assessments.

Convert Candela/square inch to Candela/square centimeter | Luminance Unit Converter

Easily convert luminance values from candela per square inch to candela per square centimeter. This tool helps in precise brightness measurement conversions for display engineering, photometry, and lighting design.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to transform luminance measurements from candela per square inch (cd/in²) to candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²). It assists in accurately comparing and specifying brightness levels across different unit systems commonly used in display and photometric applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in candela per square inch that you want to convert
Select the target unit — candela per square centimeter
Click the convert button to get the result instantly
Use the result to compare or specify luminance values in your projects

Key Features

Converts luminance from candela per square inch to candela per square centimeter
Supports transitions between imperial and metric area units
Useful for display engineering and photometric measurements
Browser-based and easy to use without any installation

Examples

5 candela/square inches equals 0.77500155 candela/square centimeters
10 candela/square inches equals 1.5500031 candela/square centimeters

Common Use Cases

Specifying display brightness for CRTs and early flat-panel screens
Describing luminance of instrument-panel and automotive backlights
Characterizing small luminous indicators and light-emitting surfaces in photometric applications
Brightness assessment in medical instruments and electronic indicator manufacturing

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure uniform luminance distribution across the measured surface for accurate conversion
Measure luminous intensity and surface area precisely to maintain conversion accuracy
Use this conversion when switching between imperial and metric units to maintain consistency
Remember the non-SI nature of these units when reporting scientific data

Limitations

Assumes uniform luminance distribution over the surface area
Accuracy is dependent on precise measurements of intensity and area
Non-SI units may require additional conversion for scientific standard compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

What does candela per square inch measure?: It measures the luminous intensity emitted or reflected from a surface per square inch area in a given direction.
Why convert candela per square inch to candela per square centimeter?: To compare or specify brightness values accurately when working with different unit systems and small light-emitting surfaces.
Where is this conversion commonly applied?: In display engineering, photometric measurements, avionics, automotive lighting design, and medical instrument luminance assessments.

Key Terminology

Candela per square inch: A luminance unit measuring luminous intensity per square inch of surface, used in photometry and display brightness quantification.
Candela per square centimeter: A luminance unit expressing luminous intensity per square centimeter of surface, commonly used for small emitting areas in display engineering.
Luminance: The measure of luminous intensity emitted or reflected from a surface per unit apparent area in a given direction.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 candela per square inch equal in candela per square centimeter?

0.15500031 candela per square centimeter

6.4516 candela per square centimeter

10,000 candela per square centimeter

Which field commonly uses candela per square inch for brightness specification?

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Display engineering

Culinary arts

What is a key limitation when converting between these luminance units?

The tool requires internet connection

Assumes uniform luminance distribution over the measured area

Requires temperature adjustment

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