Convert Lamberts to Nits
Enter the number of lamberts that you want to convert to candelas per square meter.
How to Convert Lamberts to Candelas per Square Meter
The lambert and candela per square meter are both units of luminance. 1 lambert equals 3183.098862 candelas per square meter. This means to convert lamberts to candelas per square meter, you multiply by 3183.098862.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 L to candelas per square meter:
We need to convert lamberts to candelas per square meter
Since 1 L = 3183.098862 cd/m², multiply by 3183.098862
5 × 3183.098862 = 15915.49431
5 L = 15915.49431 cd/m²
Lambert to Candela per Square Meter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common lambert to candela per square meter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Lamberts (L) | Candelas per Square Meter (cd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L | 318.3098862 cd/m² |
| 0.5 L | 1591.549431 cd/m² |
| 1 L | 3183.098862 cd/m² |
| 2 L | 6366.197724 cd/m² |
| 5 L | 15915.49431 cd/m² |
| 10 L | 31830.98862 cd/m² |
| 25 L | 79577.47155 cd/m² |
| 50 L | 159154.9431 cd/m² |
| 100 L | 318309.8862 cd/m² |
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 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 lamberts to candelas per square meter?
To convert lamberts to candelas per square meter, multiply the value by 3183.098862. For example, 10 L = 31830.98862 cd/m².
How many candelas per square meter are in 1 lambert?
1 lambert equals 3183.098862 candelas per square meter.
What is the formula for lamberts to candelas per square meter?
The formula is: cd/m² = L × 3183.098862.