Convert Nit to Foot-lambert
Input the number of nits you want to convert to foot-lamberts.
How to Convert Nits to Foot-lamberts
The nit and foot-lambert are both units of luminance. 1 foot-lambert equals 3.4262590996 nits. This means to convert nits to foot-lamberts, you divide by 3.4262590996.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 nit to foot-lamberts:
We need to convert nits to foot-lamberts
Since 1 fL = 3.4262590996 nit, divide by 3.4262590996
5 ÷ 3.4262590996 = 1.4593175398
5 nit = 1.4593175398 fL
Nit to Foot-lambert Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common nit to foot-lambert conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Nits (nit) | Foot-lamberts (fL) |
|---|---|
| 1 nit | 0.291863508 fL |
| 2 nit | 0.5837270159 fL |
| 5 nit | 1.4593175398 fL |
| 10 nit | 2.9186350796 fL |
| 15 nit | 4.3779526194 fL |
| 20 nit | 5.8372701593 fL |
| 25 nit | 7.2965876991 fL |
| 50 nit | 14.593175398 fL |
| 100 nit | 29.186350796 fL |
About These Units
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).
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert nits to foot-lamberts?
To convert nits to foot-lamberts, divide the value by 3.4262590996. For example, 10 nit = 2.9186350796 fL.
How many foot-lamberts are in 1 nit?
1 nit equals 0.291863508 foot-lamberts.
What is the formula for nits to foot-lamberts?
The formula is: fL = nit ÷ 3.4262590996.