Converter group
Light Converters
Luminance Converter
Result
... Candela per square centimeter = ... Foot-lambert
Find the units to convert
Candela per square centimeter to Foot-lambert Converter
Use this page to convert candela per square centimeter values into foot-lambert, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd/cm^2 = 2,918.63507960159 fL
1 fL = 0.000342625909963539 cd/cm^2
Example: 100 cd/cm^2 = 291,863.507960159 fL
Jump to another pair
Candela per square centimeter
One candela per square centimeter is equal to 10000 candelas per square meter.
History: Centimeter-area luminance units appear in compact source and legacy photometry references.
Current use: Used for bright sources and compatibility with older photometric tables.
Also written as cd/cm^2.
Foot-lambert
One foot-lambert is equal to 3.42625909963539 candelas per square meter.
History: Foot-lambert became common in cinema projection and US lighting practice.
Current use: Used for projection screens, cinema, signage, and display brightness references.
Also written as fL.
Candela per square centimeter to Foot-lambert table
| Candela per square centimeter [cd/cm^2] | Foot-lambert [fL] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd/cm^2 | 29.1863507960159 fL |
| 0.1 cd/cm^2 | 291.863507960159 fL |
| 1 cd/cm^2 | 2,918.63507960159 fL |
| 2 cd/cm^2 | 5,837.27015920317 fL |
| 5 cd/cm^2 | 14,593.1753980079 fL |
| 10 cd/cm^2 | 29,186.3507960159 fL |
| 20 cd/cm^2 | 58,372.7015920317 fL |
| 50 cd/cm^2 | 145,931.753980079 fL |
| 100 cd/cm^2 | 291,863.507960159 fL |
Frequently asked questions
How many Foot-lambert (fL) are in one Candela per square centimeter (cd/cm^2)?
One Candela per square centimeter equals 2,918.63507960159 Foot-lambert.
How do you convert Candela per square centimeter to Foot-lambert?
Multiply the Candela per square centimeter value by 2,918.63507960159 to get the result in Foot-lambert.
How do you convert Foot-lambert back to Candela per square centimeter?
Multiply the Foot-lambert value by 0.000342625909963539 to get back to Candela per square centimeter.
What is 100 Candela per square centimeter in Foot-lambert?
100 Candela per square centimeter equals 291,863.507960159 Foot-lambert.