Convert Foot-lambert to Nit
Input the number of foot-lamberts you want to convert to nits.
How to Convert Foot-lamberts to Nits
The foot-lambert and nit are both units of luminance. 1 foot-lambert equals 3.4262590996 nits. This means to convert foot-lamberts to nits, you multiply by 3.4262590996.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 fL to nits:
We need to convert foot-lamberts to nits
Since 1 fL = 3.4262590996 nit, multiply by 3.4262590996
5 × 3.4262590996 = 17.131295498
5 fL = 17.131295498 nit
Foot-lambert to Nit Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common foot-lambert to nit conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Foot-lamberts (fL) | Nits (nit) |
|---|---|
| 1 fL | 3.4262590996 nit |
| 2 fL | 6.8525181992 nit |
| 5 fL | 17.131295498 nit |
| 10 fL | 34.262590996 nit |
| 15 fL | 51.393886494 nit |
| 20 fL | 68.525181992 nit |
| 25 fL | 85.65647749 nit |
| 50 fL | 171.31295498 nit |
| 100 fL | 342.62590996 nit |
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.
Nit (nit)
The nit is an informal name for candela per square meter (cd/m²), commonly used in display industry. Smartphone screen: 400-1,200 nits, outdoor display: 2,000-3,000 nits, HDR10 requires 1,000 nits peak, Dolby Vision supports up to 10,000 nits. From Latin "nitere" (to shine).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert foot-lamberts to nits?
To convert foot-lamberts to nits, multiply the value by 3.4262590996. For example, 10 fL = 34.262590996 nit.
How many nits are in 1 foot-lambert?
1 foot-lambert equals 3.4262590996 nits.
What is the formula for foot-lamberts to nits?
The formula is: nit = fL × 3.4262590996.