Lumen
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Lumen Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From lmTo lm·sAll conversion
1 lm1 lm·s
2 lm2 lm·s
3 lm3 lm·s
4 lm4 lm·s
5 lm5 lm·s
6 lm6 lm·s
7 lm7 lm·s
8 lm8 lm·s
9 lm9 lm·s
10 lm10 lm·s
Description

Lumen (lm): Measuring Luminous Flux

The lumen is the SI unit of luminous flux, quantifying the total amount of visible light emitted by a source per unit of time. One lumen is defined as the luminous flux emitted within a unit solid angle (one steradian) by a point source with a uniform luminous intensity of one candela. This unit is crucial for evaluating the overall brightness of light sources, such as bulbs and LEDs.

In practical terms, lumens provide a direct measure of a light source's output, enabling consumers and professionals to assess and compare the brightness of different lighting products. Higher lumen values indicate greater light output, which is essential for applications requiring specific illumination levels, from residential lighting to commercial and industrial settings.

Lumen Second (lm·s): Measuring Luminous Energy

The lumen second, also known as the talbot, is a unit of luminous energy, representing the total amount of light emitted over a period of time. It is calculated by multiplying luminous flux (in lumens) by time (in seconds). This unit is useful in applications where the duration of light exposure is significant, such as in photography, lighting design, and vision science.

By quantifying the cumulative light output, the lumen second allows for the assessment of energy usage, exposure levels, and the effectiveness of lighting systems over time. This information is crucial for optimizing performance, ensuring safety, and enhancing energy efficiency in various contexts.

Complete list of conversion for Lumen
Lumen (lm)

1 Lumen = 1 Candela

Convert 2 lmcd

1 Lumen = 1 Candlepower

Convert 2 lmcp

1 Lumen = 1 Lux

Convert 2 lmlx

1 Lumen = 0.09290312990644656 Footcandle

Convert 2 lmfc

1 Lumen = 0.0001 Phot

Convert 2 lmph

1 Lumen = 1 Candela per square meter

Convert 2 lmcd/m²

1 Lumen = 1 Nit

Convert 2 lmnt

1 Lumen = 0.0001 Stilb

Convert 2 lmsb

1 Lumen = 0.0003141592653587727 Lambert

Convert 2 lmL

1 Lumen = 0.2918635079290997 Footlambert

Convert 2 lmfL

1 Lumen = 1 Lumen second

Convert 2 lmlm·s

1 Lumen = 1 Lux second

Convert 2 lmlx·s

1 Lumen = 1 Rayleigh

Convert 2 lmR