Meter candle is a unit of measurement for illuminance. It can be defined as illuminance of a one candela source illuminating a surface one meter away from the light source. The symbol for Meter Candle is m·c.
Use this Meter Candle converter to change values into other illuminance units. Enter a value, choose the target unit, and review the converted result without applying the conversion factor by hand.
It is useful when a measurement is recorded in Meter Candle but a formula, specification, or comparison requires another illuminance unit. The available target units are listed below the example and conversion table.
Meter Candle is one of the units available in this illuminance category. Use the result as a reference, and retain suitable precision when the value will be used in a technical or scientific calculation.
The calculator formats results for readability. Display rounding can affect the last digits, so check the original input and the shown precision before copying a result into a report or further formula.
What is Meter Candle?
Meter candle is a unit of measurement for illuminance. It can be defined as illuminance of a one candela source illuminating a surface one meter away from the light source.
When comparing Meter Candle with another unit, make sure both values describe the same type of measurement. The converter applies the available unit relationship and presents the result in the target unit you select.
How to Use Meter Candle Converter
Select Meter Candle from the first dropdown and enter the amount you want to convert.
Choose the target unit from the second dropdown, such as Centimeter Candle.
The converter instantly calculates the value and displays the converted result.
Use the result for comparison, calculations, or quick reference when working with illuminance measurements.
For repeated conversions, keep the source unit as Meter Candle and change only the target unit. If the result will be used in another calculation, use the displayed precision as a guide and verify the final rounding required by your context.
Example of Meter Candle Conversion
Frequently asked questions about Meter Candle conversion
What is the Meter Candle converter used for?
It changes a value from Meter Candle into another available illuminance unit for comparison, reference, or further calculation.
Can I use this for everyday and technical conversions?
Yes. Select Meter Candle as the source unit, choose the target unit, and review the result. Use appropriate precision when applying it to technical work.
Why is Meter Candle conversion important?
Measurements are often recorded in different unit scales. Converting Meter Candle to the unit required by a formula or comparison makes the value easier to interpret.
Meter Candle to Other Units Conversion Table
Conversion
Description
1 Meter Candle = 1 Lux
1 Meter Candle in Lux is equal to 1
1 Meter Candle = 0.0001 Centimeter Candle
1 Meter Candle in Centimeter Candle is equal to 0.0001
1 Meter Candle = 0.092903039997495 Foot Candle
1 Meter Candle in Foot Candle is equal to 0.092903039997495
1 Meter Candle = 0.0001 Phot
1 Meter Candle in Phot is equal to 0.0001
1 Meter Candle = 1000 Nox
1 Meter Candle in Nox is equal to 1000
1 Meter Candle = 1 Candela Steradian/Square Meter
1 Meter Candle in Candela Steradian/Square Meter is equal to 1
1 Meter Candle = 1 Lumen/Square Meter
1 Meter Candle in Lumen/Square Meter is equal to 1
1 Meter Candle = 0.0001 Lumen/Square Centimeter
1 Meter Candle in Lumen/Square Centimeter is equal to 0.0001
1 Meter Candle = 0.092903039997495 Lumen/Square Foot
1 Meter Candle in Lumen/Square Foot is equal to 0.092903039997495
1 Meter Candle = 0.023225759999374 Flame
1 Meter Candle in Flame is equal to 0.023225759999374
1 Meter Candle = 1.4641288433382e-7 Watt/Square Centimeter
1 Meter Candle in Watt/Square Centimeter is equal to 1.4641288433382e-7