Convert Nits to Foot-lamberts
Enter the number of candelas per square meter that you want to convert to foot-lamberts.
How to Convert Candelas per Square Meter to Foot-lamberts
The candela per square meter and foot-lambert are both units of luminance. 1 foot-lambert equals 3.4262590996 candelas per square meter. This means to convert candelas per square meter to foot-lamberts, you divide by 3.4262590996.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cd/m² to foot-lamberts:
We need to convert candelas per square meter to foot-lamberts
Since 1 fL = 3.4262590996 cd/m², divide by 3.4262590996
5 ÷ 3.4262590996 = 1.4593175398
5 cd/m² = 1.4593175398 fL
Candela per Square Meter to Foot-lambert Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common candela per square meter to foot-lambert conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Candelas per Square Meter (cd/m²) | Foot-lamberts (fL) |
|---|---|
| 1 cd/m² | 0.291863508 fL |
| 2 cd/m² | 0.5837270159 fL |
| 5 cd/m² | 1.4593175398 fL |
| 10 cd/m² | 2.9186350796 fL |
| 15 cd/m² | 4.3779526194 fL |
| 20 cd/m² | 5.8372701593 fL |
| 25 cd/m² | 7.2965876991 fL |
| 50 cd/m² | 14.593175398 fL |
| 100 cd/m² | 29.186350796 fL |
About These Units
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.
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 candelas per square meter to foot-lamberts?
To convert candelas per square meter to foot-lamberts, divide the value by 3.4262590996. For example, 10 cd/m² = 2.9186350796 fL.
How many foot-lamberts are in 1 candela per square meter?
1 candela per square meter equals 0.291863508 foot-lamberts.
What is the formula for candelas per square meter to foot-lamberts?
The formula is: fL = cd/m² ÷ 3.4262590996.