Candelas per Square Foot to Candelas per Sq. Meter Converter
Enter the luminance in candelas per square foot below to convert it to candelas per sq. meter.
Convert Candelas per Square Foot to Candelas per Sq. Meter (Nits)
Enter a value in candelas per square foot (cd/ft²) to convert to candelas per sq. meter (nits) (cd/m²).
Candela per Square Foot to Candela per Square Meter Conversion Table
Table showing various candela per square foot measurements converted to candelas per sq. meter. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Candelas per Square Foot (cd/ft²) | Candelas per Sq. Meter (Nits) (cd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd/ft² | 10.7639104 cd/m² |
| 2 cd/ft² | 21.5278208 cd/m² |
| 2.5 cd/ft² | 26.909776 cd/m² |
| 5 cd/ft² | 53.819552 cd/m² |
| 10 cd/ft² | 107.639104 cd/m² |
| 15 cd/ft² | 161.458656 cd/m² |
| 20 cd/ft² | 215.278208 cd/m² |
| 25 cd/ft² | 269.09776 cd/m² |
| 30 cd/ft² | 322.917312 cd/m² |
| 50 cd/ft² | 538.19552 cd/m² |
How to Convert Candelas per Square Foot to Candelas per Sq. Meter
To convert candelas per square foot to candelas per sq. meter, multiply the luminance by the following conversion ratio: 10.7639104 candelas per sq. meter/candela per square foot.
Since one candela per square foot is equal to 10.7639104 candelas per sq. meter, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The luminance in candelas per sq. meter is equal to the luminance in candelas per square foot multiplied by 10.7639104.
For example, here's how to convert 5 candelas per square foot to candelas per sq. meter using the formula above.
How Many Candelas per Sq. Meter Are in a Candela per Square Foot?
There are 10.7639104 candelas per sq. meter in a candela per square foot, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our candela per square foot to candela per square meter calculator automatically converts your luminance measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Candelas per Square Foot and candelas per sq. meter are both units used to measure luminance. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Candela per Square Foot?
A candela per square foot is a unit of luminance equal to 10.7639104 candelas per sq. meter (cd/m²), the base unit for luminance. Equal to 10.7639 cd/m². [1]
The candela per square foot is classified as a US customary unit of luminance. Candelas per Square Foot can be abbreviated as cd/ft²; for example, 1 candela per square foot can be written as 1 cd/ft².
When working with candelas per square foot (cd/ft²) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, candelas per square foot (cd/ft²) are widely used across standard luminance applications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Candela per Square Meter?
SI display brightness and luminance unit (1 nit = 1 cd/m²). It serves as a primary reference unit for measuring luminance across scientific and practical applications. [2]
The candela per square meter is classified as an International System of Units (SI) unit of luminance. Candelas per Sq. Meter can be abbreviated as cd/m²; for example, 1 candela per square meter can be written as 1 cd/m².
As the primary coherent reference unit for luminance in this category, all other luminance units are mathematically anchored to the candela per square meter (cd/m²).
In practice, candelas per sq. meter (cd/m²) are widely used across standard luminance applications within International System of Units (SI) workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting luminance between candelas per square foot (cd/ft²) and candelas per sq. meter (cd/m²), keep full floating-point precision (1 cd/ft² = 10.7639104 cd/m²; 1 cd/m² = 0.092903 cd/ft²) during intermediate calculations and round only the final candela per square meter figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Candela per Square Foot & Candela per Square Meter Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our candelas per sq. meter (nits) to candelas per square foot calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting candelas per sq. meter (nits) to candelas per square foot, converting kilocandelas per square meter to candelas per sq. meter (nits), or converting stilbs to candelas per sq. meter (nits).
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Luminance Metrology Standard — Candelas per Square Foot (cd/ft²) to Candelas per Sq. Meter (Nits) (cd/m²)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Candela per Square Foot (cd/ft²) & Candela per Square Meter (Nit) (cd/m²)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (cd/ft² to cd/m²)