Lumens per steradian to Candelas Converter
Quick answer: To convert lumens per steradian to candelas, multiply by 1. For example, 10 lm/sr is 10 cd. One lumen per steradian equals 1 cd.
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Use the Lumens per steradian to Candelas Converter
Lumens per steradian to Candelas formula and what each symbol means
cd = lm/sr × 1
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lm/sr | Lumen per steradian |
| cd | Candela |
Lumens per steradian to Candelas examples
1 lm/sr
1 lm/sr × 1 = 1 cd.
10 lm/sr
10 lm/sr × 1 = 10 cd.
100 lm/sr
100 lm/sr × 1 = 100 cd.
Lumens per steradian compared with Candelas
One lm/sr and one cd are almost the same size, so the numbers stay close; check the factor for the small difference.
About lumens per steradian and candelas
Lumen per steradian (lm/sr): Lumen per steradian, equal to one candela. Candela (cd): The candela, the SI base unit of luminous intensity.
How to calculate Lumens per steradian to Candelas step by step
- Enter the value in lm/sr (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 1, because 1 lm/sr = 1 cd.
- The product is the value in cd. To go back, divide by 1 or multiply by 1.
Popular luminous intensity conversions
How to read your Lumens per steradian to Candelas result
Luminous intensity is light power per unit solid angle.
| LUMENS PER STERADIAN | CANDELAS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 20 | 20 |
| 50 | 50 |
| 100 | 100 |
| 1,000 | 1,000 |
Candelas to Lumens per steradian: quick table
| CANDELAS | LUMENS PER STERADIAN |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 25 | 25 |
| 50 | 50 |
| 100 | 100 |
| 250 | 250 |
| 500 | 500 |
Common mistakes when calculating Lumens per steradian to Candelas
- Confusing luminous intensity (cd) with luminous flux (lm).
- Dividing when you should multiply: from lm/sr to cd multiply by 1; from cd to lm/sr divide by 1.
Lumens per steradian to Candelas FAQ
How many cd are in 1 lm/sr?
1 lm/sr equals 1 cd.
How many lm/sr are in 1 cd?
1 cd equals 1 lm/sr.
Is 1 lm/sr = 1 cd an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (1). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a candela (cd)?
The candela, the SI base unit of luminous intensity.
How can I estimate lumens per steradian to candelas in my head?
One lm/sr and one cd are almost the same size, so the numbers stay close; check the factor for the small difference.
What is 3 lm/sr in candelas?
3 lm/sr = 3 cd (since 3 × 1).
What is 30 lm/sr in candelas?
30 lm/sr = 30 cd (since 30 × 1).
What is 150 lm/sr in candelas?
150 lm/sr = 150 cd (since 150 × 1).
How many decimals should I keep when converting lm/sr to cd?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 10 cd rounds to 10 cd 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)