Convert Candelas per square inch to Kilocandelas per square metre
Convert Candelas per square inch (cd/in²) to Kilocandelas per square metre (kcd/m²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kcd/m² = cd/in² × 1.5500031
About Candelas per square inch
The candela per square inch (cd/in²) equals 1/0.00064516 cd/m² ≈ 1 550 cd/m². Used in US LED and CRT datasheets when citing luminance of small emitter areas. A high-brightness packaged LED chip in a focussed-beam configuration can reach 1-20 cd/in². 1 cd/in² = 1/(0.0254²) cd/m².
About Kilocandelas per square metre
The kilocandela per square metre (kcd/m²) equals 1 000 cd/m². The scale for HDR displays and high-brightness monitors: VESA DisplayHDR 1000 requires 1 kcd/m² peak; professional HDR mastering monitors reach 1-4 kcd/m²; an overcast sky measures ~3-8 kcd/m²; a fluorescent tube ~7 kcd/m². 1 kcd/m² = 10³ cd/m².
Quick Reference Table
| Candelas per square inch (cd/in²) | Kilocandelas per square metre (kcd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd/in² | 1.55 kcd/m² |
| 2 cd/in² | 3.10001 kcd/m² |
| 5 cd/in² | 7.75002 kcd/m² |
| 10 cd/in² | 15.5 kcd/m² |
| 25 cd/in² | 38.7501 kcd/m² |
| 50 cd/in² | 77.5002 kcd/m² |
| 100 cd/in² | 155 kcd/m² |