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Candela to Lumens Calculator

Convert luminous intensity (candela) and apex angle to luminous flux (lumens).

Input Data

Input Luminous intensity I.
cd
Input Apex angle θ.
°

Results

3,141.592654lm
Φ = I × Ω = 1000 cd × 3.141593 sr = 3141.592654 lm

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Formula

Φ = I × Ω

Ω = 2π(1 − cos(θ/2)), θ = apex angle (degrees)

I: luminous intensity (cd), Φ: luminous flux (lm)

How to Use

  1. Enter luminous intensity I (candela).
  2. Enter apex angle θ (full angle, degrees).
  3. Get luminous flux Φ (lumens).

Case Studies

1 cd, apex 180°

Ω = 2π(1−cos90°) = 2π sr ≈ 6.283 sr, Φ = 1 × 6.283 ≈ 6.283 lm.

FAQ

What is the apex angle?

The full beam angle of the source; 360° means isotropic emission, Ω = 4π sr.

Relation to illuminance?

Divide luminous flux by area to get illuminance (lux).

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References

Content review: Calculatorism Science Team. Formula and numeric tests verified; results for reference only.

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