What Is This Tool?
This tool converts luminance measurements from lumen per square centimeter per steradian to candela per square centimeter, allowing you to express luminous intensity per unit area in a widely accepted unit for small, bright light sources.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the luminance value in lumen/sq. cm/steradian.
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Select the target unit as candela/square centimeter.
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View the converted result immediately.
Key Features
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Instant conversion between lumen/sq. cm/steradian and candela/square centimeter.
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Clear definitions to understand each unit of luminance.
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Suitable for photometric applications involving small, high-intensity light surfaces.
Examples
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5 lumen/sq. cm/steradian equals 5 candela/square centimeter.
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0.8 lumen/sq. cm/steradian equals 0.8 candela/square centimeter.
Common Use Cases
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Characterizing the brightness of micro-LED or OLED pixels.
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Designing and measuring lenses, LEDs, and lighting systems requiring luminance per small area.
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Calibrating luminance meters for small-area or intense light samples.
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Specifying brightness for camera viewfinders and LED indicators.
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Describing luminance of CRT phosphors and OLED subpixels in displays.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure precise measurement of luminous flux and area for accurate conversions.
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Use this conversion primarily for small, high-intensity luminance sources.
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Apply the tool in optical design, photometric testing, or display engineering contexts.
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on precise measurement of small areas and solid angles.
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Not suitable for large-area or diffuse light measurements.
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Units assume controlled photometric measurement conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is lumen/sq. cm/steradian?
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It is a luminance unit measuring luminous flux per unit area and solid angle, equivalent to candela per square centimeter.
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Is 1 lumen/sq. cm/steradian equal to 1 candela/square centimeter?
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Yes, they are equivalent units, making the conversion rate equal to 1.
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Where is this conversion commonly used?
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It is widely used in display manufacturing, optical device design, photometric measurement, and lighting calibration for small, bright surfaces.
Key Terminology
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Lumen/sq. cm/steradian
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A luminance unit representing luminous flux per unit area per unit solid angle, equivalent to candela per square centimeter.
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Candela/square centimeter
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A unit of luminance expressing luminous intensity emitted per unit projected area, widely used for small emitting surfaces.