Convert Millicandelas per square metre to Candelas per square foot
Convert Millicandelas per square metre (mcd/m²) to Candelas per square foot (cd/ft²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cd/ft² = mcd/m² × 9.290304000e-5
About Millicandelas per square metre
The millicandela per square metre (mcd/m²) equals 10⁻³ cd/m². The luminance of a moonless night sky is ~10⁻³ cd/m²; a quarter-moon sky ~10⁻² cd/m². OLED screens in deep-black mode and unlit LCD panels measure a few mcd/m². Also the range for very dim indicator lamps. 1 mcd/m² = 10⁻³ cd/m².
About Candelas per square foot
The candela per square foot (cd/ft²) equals 1/0.09290304 cd/m² ≈ 10.76 cd/m². Used in US lighting engineering; an illuminated office ceiling panel has luminance ~4-8 cd/ft². The ANSI ergonomic limit for computer workstation background sources is ~340 cd/ft². 1 cd/ft² = 1/0.09290304 cd/m².
Quick Reference Table
| Millicandelas per square metre (mcd/m²) | Candelas per square foot (cd/ft²) |
|---|---|
| 1 mcd/m² | 9.29 × 10-5 cd/ft² |
| 2 mcd/m² | 0.000185806 cd/ft² |
| 5 mcd/m² | 0.000464515 cd/ft² |
| 10 mcd/m² | 0.00092903 cd/ft² |
| 25 mcd/m² | 0.00232258 cd/ft² |
| 50 mcd/m² | 0.00464515 cd/ft² |
| 100 mcd/m² | 0.0092903 cd/ft² |