Candelas to Lumens per steradian Converter
Quick answer: To convert candelas to lumens per steradian, multiply by 1. For example, 10 cd is 10 lm/sr. One candela equals 1 lm/sr.
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Use the Candelas to Lumens per steradian Converter
Candelas to Lumens per steradian formula and what each symbol means
lm/sr = cd × 1
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cd | Candela |
| lm/sr | Lumen per steradian |
Candelas to Lumens per steradian examples
1 cd
1 cd × 1 = 1 lm/sr.
10 cd
10 cd × 1 = 10 lm/sr.
100 cd
100 cd × 1 = 100 lm/sr.
Candelas compared with Lumens per steradian
One cd and one lm/sr are almost the same size, so the numbers stay close; check the factor for the small difference.
About candelas and lumens per steradian
Candela (cd): The candela, the SI base unit of luminous intensity. Lumen per steradian (lm/sr): Lumen per steradian, equal to one candela.
How to calculate Candelas to Lumens per steradian step by step
- Enter the value in cd (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 1, because 1 cd = 1 lm/sr.
- The product is the value in lm/sr. To go back, divide by 1 or multiply by 1.
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How to read your Candelas to Lumens per steradian result
Luminous intensity is light power per unit solid angle.
| CANDELAS | LUMENS PER STERADIAN |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 20 | 20 |
| 50 | 50 |
| 100 | 100 |
| 1,000 | 1,000 |
Lumens per steradian to Candelas: quick table
| LUMENS PER STERADIAN | CANDELAS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 25 | 25 |
| 50 | 50 |
| 100 | 100 |
| 250 | 250 |
| 500 | 500 |
Common mistakes when calculating Candelas to Lumens per steradian
- Confusing luminous intensity (cd) with luminous flux (lm).
- Dividing when you should multiply: from cd to lm/sr multiply by 1; from lm/sr to cd divide by 1.
Candelas to Lumens per steradian FAQ
How many lm/sr are in 1 cd?
1 cd equals 1 lm/sr.
How many cd are in 1 lm/sr?
1 lm/sr equals 1 cd.
Is 1 cd = 1 lm/sr an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (1). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a lumen per steradian (lm/sr)?
Lumen per steradian, equal to one candela.
How can I estimate candelas to lumens per steradian in my head?
One cd and one lm/sr are almost the same size, so the numbers stay close; check the factor for the small difference.
What is 150 cd in lumens per steradian?
150 cd = 150 lm/sr (since 150 × 1).
What is 0.5 cd in lumens per steradian?
0.5 cd = 0.5 lm/sr (since 0.5 × 1).
What is 25 cd in lumens per steradian?
25 cd = 25 lm/sr (since 25 × 1).
How many decimals should I keep when converting cd to lm/sr?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 10 lm/sr rounds to 10 lm/sr at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
Method, review and disclaimer
Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8: conversion factors, BIPM: the International System of Units (SI)