Convert Lambert to Candela per Square Centimeter
Enter the number of lamberts that you want to convert to candelas per square centimeter.
How to Convert Lamberts to Candelas per Square Centimeter
The lambert and candela per square centimeter are both units of luminance. 1 candela per square centimeter equals 3.1415926534 lamberts. This means to convert lamberts to candelas per square centimeter, you divide by 3.1415926534.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 L to candelas per square centimeter:
We need to convert lamberts to candelas per square centimeter
Since 1 cd/cm² = 3.1415926534 L, divide by 3.1415926534
5 ÷ 3.1415926534 = 1.591549431
5 L = 1.591549431 cd/cm²
Lambert to Candela per Square Centimeter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common lambert to candela per square centimeter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Lamberts (L) | Candelas per Square Centimeter (cd/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.3183098862 cd/cm² |
| 2 L | 0.6366197724 cd/cm² |
| 5 L | 1.591549431 cd/cm² |
| 10 L | 3.183098862 cd/cm² |
| 15 L | 4.774648293 cd/cm² |
| 20 L | 6.366197724 cd/cm² |
| 25 L | 7.957747155 cd/cm² |
| 50 L | 15.91549431 cd/cm² |
| 100 L | 31.83098862 cd/cm² |
About These Units
Lambert (L)
The lambert (L) equals 10,000/π cd/m² ≈ 3,183 nits. Named after mathematician Johann Lambert. A perfect diffuser with luminous exitance of 1 lumen/cm² has luminance of 1 lambert. Very bright—comparable to a projector screen in direct sunlight.
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 lamberts to candelas per square centimeter?
To convert lamberts to candelas per square centimeter, divide the value by 3.1415926534. For example, 10 L = 3.183098862 cd/cm².
How many candelas per square centimeter are in 1 lambert?
1 lambert equals 0.3183098862 candelas per square centimeter.
What is the formula for lamberts to candelas per square centimeter?
The formula is: cd/cm² = L ÷ 3.1415926534.