Convert Foot-lamberts to Nits
Convert foot-lamberts to candelas per square meter by entering a value below.
How to Convert Foot-lamberts to Candelas per Square Meter
The foot-lambert and candela per square meter are both units of luminance. 1 foot-lambert equals 3.4262590996 candelas per square meter. This means to convert foot-lamberts to candelas per square meter, you multiply by 3.4262590996.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 fL to candelas per square meter:
We need to convert foot-lamberts to candelas per square meter
Since 1 fL = 3.4262590996 cd/m², multiply by 3.4262590996
5 × 3.4262590996 = 17.131295498
5 fL = 17.131295498 cd/m²
Foot-lambert to Candela per Square Meter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common foot-lambert to candela per square meter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Foot-lamberts (fL) | Candelas per Square Meter (cd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 fL | 3.4262590996 cd/m² |
| 2 fL | 6.8525181992 cd/m² |
| 5 fL | 17.131295498 cd/m² |
| 10 fL | 34.262590996 cd/m² |
| 15 fL | 51.393886494 cd/m² |
| 20 fL | 68.525181992 cd/m² |
| 25 fL | 85.65647749 cd/m² |
| 50 fL | 171.31295498 cd/m² |
| 100 fL | 342.62590996 cd/m² |
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 Meter (cd/m²)
Candelas per square meter (cd/m²) is the SI unit of luminance, measuring brightness of a surface. Also called "nit." Laptop screen: 250-400 cd/m², HDR TV peak: 1,000-4,000 cd/m², sun at horizon: 600,000 cd/m². Critical for display specifications and HDR standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert foot-lamberts to candelas per square meter?
To convert foot-lamberts to candelas per square meter, multiply the value by 3.4262590996. For example, 10 fL = 34.262590996 cd/m².
How many candelas per square meter are in 1 foot-lambert?
1 foot-lambert equals 3.4262590996 candelas per square meter.
What is the formula for foot-lamberts to candelas per square meter?
The formula is: cd/m² = fL × 3.4262590996.