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Candela per square inch to Lambert Converter
Use this page to convert candela per square inch values into lambert, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd/in^2 = 0.486947835202088 L
1 L = 2.05360806170334 cd/in^2
Example: 100 cd/in^2 = 48.6947835202088 L
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Candela per square inch
One candela per square inch is equal to 1 / in^2 candelas per square meter.
History: Square-inch luminance units are useful for small bright emitting surfaces.
Current use: Used for compact sources, display elements, and legacy inch-based data.
Also written as cd/in^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 inch to Lambert table
| Candela per square inch [cd/in^2] | Lambert [L] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd/in^2 | 0.00486947835202088 L |
| 0.1 cd/in^2 | 0.0486947835202088 L |
| 1 cd/in^2 | 0.486947835202088 L |
| 2 cd/in^2 | 0.973895670404177 L |
| 5 cd/in^2 | 2.43473917601044 L |
| 10 cd/in^2 | 4.86947835202088 L |
| 20 cd/in^2 | 9.73895670404177 L |
| 50 cd/in^2 | 24.3473917601044 L |
| 100 cd/in^2 | 48.6947835202088 L |
Frequently asked questions
How many Lambert (L) are in one Candela per square inch (cd/in^2)?
One Candela per square inch equals 0.486947835202088 Lambert.
How do you convert Candela per square inch to Lambert?
Multiply the Candela per square inch value by 0.486947835202088 to get the result in Lambert.
How do you convert Lambert back to Candela per square inch?
Multiply the Lambert value by 2.05360806170334 to get back to Candela per square inch.
What is 100 Candela per square inch in Lambert?
100 Candela per square inch equals 48.6947835202088 Lambert.