Convert Kilocandelas per square metre to Candelas per square inch
Convert Kilocandelas per square metre (kcd/m²) to Candelas per square inch (cd/in²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cd/in² = kcd/m² × 0.64516
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilocandelas per square metre (kcd/m²) | Candelas per square inch (cd/in²) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcd/m² | 0.64516 cd/in² |
| 2 kcd/m² | 1.29032 cd/in² |
| 5 kcd/m² | 3.2258 cd/in² |
| 10 kcd/m² | 6.4516 cd/in² |
| 25 kcd/m² | 16.129 cd/in² |
| 50 kcd/m² | 32.258 cd/in² |
| 100 kcd/m² | 64.516 cd/in² |