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Candela per square meter to Foot-lambert Converter
Use this page to convert candela per square meter values into foot-lambert, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd/m^2 = 0.291863507960159 fL
1 fL = 3.42625909963539 cd/m^2
Example: 100 cd/m^2 = 29.1863507960159 fL
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Candela per square meter
Candela per square meter measures luminous intensity per projected area.
History: Candela per square meter is the SI expression for luminance and is also called the nit.
Current use: Used for displays, lighting design, imaging, photometry, visual ergonomics, and optical engineering.
Also written as cd/m^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 meter to Foot-lambert table
| Candela per square meter [cd/m^2] | Foot-lambert [fL] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd/m^2 | 0.00291863507960159 fL |
| 0.1 cd/m^2 | 0.0291863507960159 fL |
| 1 cd/m^2 | 0.291863507960159 fL |
| 2 cd/m^2 | 0.583727015920317 fL |
| 5 cd/m^2 | 1.45931753980079 fL |
| 10 cd/m^2 | 2.91863507960159 fL |
| 20 cd/m^2 | 5.83727015920317 fL |
| 50 cd/m^2 | 14.5931753980079 fL |
| 100 cd/m^2 | 29.1863507960159 fL |
Frequently asked questions
How many Foot-lambert (fL) are in one Candela per square meter (cd/m^2)?
One Candela per square meter equals 0.291863507960159 Foot-lambert.
How do you convert Candela per square meter to Foot-lambert?
Multiply the Candela per square meter value by 0.291863507960159 to get the result in Foot-lambert.
How do you convert Foot-lambert back to Candela per square meter?
Multiply the Foot-lambert value by 3.42625909963539 to get back to Candela per square meter.
What is 100 Candela per square meter in Foot-lambert?
100 Candela per square meter equals 29.1863507960159 Foot-lambert.