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Candela per square foot to Foot-lambert Converter
Use this page to convert candela per square foot values into foot-lambert, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd/ft^2 = 3.14159265358979 fL
1 fL = 0.318309886183791 cd/ft^2
Example: 100 cd/ft^2 = 314.159265358979 fL
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Candela per square foot
One candela per square foot is equal to 1 / ft^2 candelas per square meter.
History: Square-foot area units are used in US customary lighting references.
Current use: Used for lighting, display, and photometric conversions involving square feet.
Also written as cd/ft^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 foot to Foot-lambert table
| Candela per square foot [cd/ft^2] | Foot-lambert [fL] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd/ft^2 | 0.0314159265358979 fL |
| 0.1 cd/ft^2 | 0.314159265358979 fL |
| 1 cd/ft^2 | 3.14159265358979 fL |
| 2 cd/ft^2 | 6.28318530717959 fL |
| 5 cd/ft^2 | 15.707963267949 fL |
| 10 cd/ft^2 | 31.4159265358979 fL |
| 20 cd/ft^2 | 62.8318530717959 fL |
| 50 cd/ft^2 | 157.07963267949 fL |
| 100 cd/ft^2 | 314.159265358979 fL |
Frequently asked questions
How many Foot-lambert (fL) are in one Candela per square foot (cd/ft^2)?
One Candela per square foot equals 3.14159265358979 Foot-lambert.
How do you convert Candela per square foot to Foot-lambert?
Multiply the Candela per square foot value by 3.14159265358979 to get the result in Foot-lambert.
How do you convert Foot-lambert back to Candela per square foot?
Multiply the Foot-lambert value by 0.318309886183791 to get back to Candela per square foot.
What is 100 Candela per square foot in Foot-lambert?
100 Candela per square foot equals 314.159265358979 Foot-lambert.
