Convert Nits to Lamberts
Type the number of candelas per square meter that you wish to convert to lamberts.
How to Convert Candelas per Square Meter to Lamberts
The candela per square meter and lambert are both units of luminance. 1 lambert equals 3183.098862 candelas per square meter. This means to convert candelas per square meter to lamberts, you divide by 3183.098862.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cd/m² to lamberts:
We need to convert candelas per square meter to lamberts
Since 1 L = 3183.098862 cd/m², divide by 3183.098862
5 ÷ 3183.098862 = 0.0015707963
5 cd/m² = 0.0015707963 L
Candela per Square Meter to Lambert Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common candela per square meter to lambert conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Candelas per Square Meter (cd/m²) | Lamberts (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cd/m² | 3.1415926534e-5 L |
| 0.5 cd/m² | 0.0001570796 L |
| 1 cd/m² | 0.0003141593 L |
| 2 cd/m² | 0.0006283185 L |
| 5 cd/m² | 0.0015707963 L |
| 10 cd/m² | 0.0031415927 L |
| 25 cd/m² | 0.0078539816 L |
| 50 cd/m² | 0.0157079633 L |
| 100 cd/m² | 0.0314159265 L |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert candelas per square meter to lamberts?
To convert candelas per square meter to lamberts, divide the value by 3183.098862. For example, 10 cd/m² = 0.0031415927 L.
How many lamberts are in 1 candela per square meter?
1 candela per square meter equals 0.0003141593 lamberts.
What is the formula for candelas per square meter to lamberts?
The formula is: L = cd/m² ÷ 3183.098862.