Convert Foot-lambert to Candela per Square Centimeter
Input the number of foot-lamberts you want to convert to candelas per square centimeter.
How to Convert Foot-lamberts to Candelas per Square Centimeter
The foot-lambert and candela per square centimeter are both units of luminance. 1 candela per square centimeter equals 2918.6350796 foot-lamberts. This means to convert foot-lamberts to candelas per square centimeter, you divide by 2918.6350796.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 fL to candelas per square centimeter:
We need to convert foot-lamberts to candelas per square centimeter
Since 1 cd/cm² = 2918.6350796 fL, divide by 2918.6350796
5 ÷ 2918.6350796 = 0.0017131295
5 fL = 0.0017131295 cd/cm²
Foot-lambert to Candela per Square Centimeter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common foot-lambert to candela per square centimeter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Foot-lamberts (fL) | Candelas per Square Centimeter (cd/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 fL | 3.4262590996e-5 cd/cm² |
| 0.5 fL | 0.000171313 cd/cm² |
| 1 fL | 0.0003426259 cd/cm² |
| 2 fL | 0.0006852518 cd/cm² |
| 5 fL | 0.0017131295 cd/cm² |
| 10 fL | 0.0034262591 cd/cm² |
| 25 fL | 0.0085656477 cd/cm² |
| 50 fL | 0.0171312955 cd/cm² |
| 100 fL | 0.034262591 cd/cm² |
About These Units
Foot-lambert (fL)
The foot-lambert (fL) equals 1/π candela per square foot ≈ 3.43 nits. The US cinema projection standard: movie theater screen 12-22 fL, IMAX 22 fL minimum, drive-in 4-8 fL. Also used in flight simulator displays and military cockpit specifications.
Candela per Square Centimeter (cd/cm²)
A candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²) equals 10,000 nits and is identical to the stilb. Used for very bright light sources: LED dies, laser diodes, arc lamps. Typical white LED: 10-100 cd/cm². Extremely bright by display standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert foot-lamberts to candelas per square centimeter?
To convert foot-lamberts to candelas per square centimeter, divide the value by 2918.6350796. For example, 10 fL = 0.0034262591 cd/cm².
How many candelas per square centimeter are in 1 foot-lambert?
1 foot-lambert equals 0.0003426259 candelas per square centimeter.
What is the formula for foot-lamberts to candelas per square centimeter?
The formula is: cd/cm² = fL ÷ 2918.6350796.