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Lux → Candela (on-axis)

Estimate luminous intensity given on-axis illuminance and distance.

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ℹ️ About Lux to Candela Calculator

The Lux to Candela Calculator converts Lux to Candela instantly. Essential for lighting designers, electricians, architects, and anyone working with illumination calculations.

📋 How to Use

  1. Enter the Lux value.
  2. Enter any required additional values (area, distance, efficacy).
  3. Click Calculate to get the result in Candela.
  4. Use the result for your lighting design or specification.

🔢 Formula / Calculation Method

Candela = Lux × Distance²

At 2m: Candela = Lux × 4

👥 Who Uses It

  • Lighting designers specifying fixtures
  • Architects calculating room illumination
  • Electricians sizing lighting circuits
  • Photographers calculating studio lighting
  • Homeowners choosing LED bulb replacements

📌 Practical Examples

Office Lighting
Need 500 lux in 20m² office → calculate required lumens.
LED Replacement
Replace 60W incandescent → use Lux to Candela to find equivalent LED.
Photography
Calculate lux at subject distance for studio photography.
Retail Display
Specify foot-candles for product display illumination.

⭐ Benefits

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Formula
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💡 Tips

  • 💡Use LED efficacy of 80–120 lm/W for modern LED fixtures.
  • 💡For offices, target 300–500 lux; for detailed work, 500–1000 lux.
  • 💡Inverse square law: doubling distance quarters the lux (Lux ∝ 1/d²).
  • 💡Foot-candles are still used in US specifications; lux is the SI (metric) unit.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Lux to Candela?
Use the formula: Candela = Lux × Distance²
What is lux?
Lux (lx) is the SI unit of illuminance — lumens per square meter.
What is the difference between lumens and lux?
Lumens measure total light output; lux measures light intensity per unit area.
What is candela?
Candela (cd) measures luminous intensity — the power of light in a specific direction.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free.
What efficacy should I use for LEDs?
Modern LEDs: 80–120 lm/W. Use 100 lm/W as a reasonable estimate.

🔗 Related Calculators

💡Lumens to Lux 💡Lux to Lumens 💡Watts to Lumens 💡Lumens to Watts 💡Candela to Lux ⚡Energy Cost

🚀 Features

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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ⚠️Using wrong efficacy for bulb type (LED vs halogen vs incandescent).
  • ⚠️Forgetting that lux varies with distance (inverse square law).
  • ⚠️Confusing luminous flux (lumens) with luminous intensity (candela).
  • ⚠️Not accounting for room reflectivity (walls, ceiling) in real-world design.

📖 Glossary

Lumen (lm)
Total amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Lux (lx)
Lumens per square meter — illuminance at a surface.
Candela (cd)
Luminous intensity in a specific direction.
Foot-candle
US unit of illuminance — 1 foot-candle = 10.764 lux.
Efficacy
Light output per watt of power (lm/W).
Solid Angle
3D angle in steradians that a light source illuminates.

📢 Disclaimer

Lighting calculations are theoretical estimates. Real-world results vary based on fixture type, room reflectivity, obstructions, and installation conditions. Consult a lighting professional for critical designs.