
Unit Conversion Charts
Apogee SQ-500 series quantum sensors are calibrated to measure PPFD in units of µmol m
-2
s
-1
. Units other than
photon flux density (e.g., energy flux density, illuminance) may be required for certain applications. It is possible to
convert PPFD from a quantum sensor to other units, but it requires spectral output of the radiation source of
interest. Conversion factors for common radiation sources can be found in the Knowledge Base on the Apogee
website (
http://www.apogeeinstruments.com/knowledge-base/
; scroll down to Quantum Sensors section). A
spreadsheet to convert PPFD to energy flux density or illuminance is also provided in the Knowledge Base on the
Apogee website (
http://www.apogeeinstruments.com/content/PPFD-to-Illuminance-Calculator.xls