Convert Meganits to Candelas per square inch
Convert Meganits (Mcd/m²) to Candelas per square inch (cd/in²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cd/in² = Mcd/m² × 645.16
About Meganits
The meganit (Mcd/m²) equals 10⁶ cd/m². The scale for extreme light sources: outdoor LED video walls at peak brightness reach 3-10 Mcd/m²; laser exit apertures are typically 10-10 000 Mcd/m²; the solar disc at zenith has luminance ≈1 600 Mcd/m² (1.6×10⁹ cd/m²). Used in laser safety and high-power illumination. 1 Mcd/m² = 10⁶ 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
| Meganits (Mcd/m²) | Candelas per square inch (cd/in²) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mcd/m² | 645.16 cd/in² |
| 2 Mcd/m² | 1290.32 cd/in² |
| 5 Mcd/m² | 3225.8 cd/in² |
| 10 Mcd/m² | 6451.6 cd/in² |
| 25 Mcd/m² | 16129 cd/in² |
| 50 Mcd/m² | 32258 cd/in² |
| 100 Mcd/m² | 64516 cd/in² |