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Candela per square centimeter to Lambert Converter
Use this page to convert candela per square centimeter values into lambert, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd/cm^2 = 3.14159265358979 L
1 L = 0.318309886183791 cd/cm^2
Example: 100 cd/cm^2 = 314.159265358979 L
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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.
Lambert
One lambert is equal to 3183.0988618379 candelas per square meter.
History: The lambert is named after Johann Heinrich Lambert and was used in older photometry.
Current use: Used mainly in legacy photometric references and surface brightness conversions.
Also written as L.
Candela per square centimeter to Lambert table
| Candela per square centimeter [cd/cm^2] | Lambert [L] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd/cm^2 | 0.0314159265358979 L |
| 0.1 cd/cm^2 | 0.314159265358979 L |
| 1 cd/cm^2 | 3.14159265358979 L |
| 2 cd/cm^2 | 6.28318530717959 L |
| 5 cd/cm^2 | 15.707963267949 L |
| 10 cd/cm^2 | 31.4159265358979 L |
| 20 cd/cm^2 | 62.8318530717959 L |
| 50 cd/cm^2 | 157.07963267949 L |
| 100 cd/cm^2 | 314.159265358979 L |
Frequently asked questions
How many Lambert (L) are in one Candela per square centimeter (cd/cm^2)?
One Candela per square centimeter equals 3.14159265358979 Lambert.
How do you convert Candela per square centimeter to Lambert?
Multiply the Candela per square centimeter value by 3.14159265358979 to get the result in Lambert.
How do you convert Lambert back to Candela per square centimeter?
Multiply the Lambert value by 0.318309886183791 to get back to Candela per square centimeter.
What is 100 Candela per square centimeter in Lambert?
100 Candela per square centimeter equals 314.159265358979 Lambert.