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Candela per square meter to Lambert Converter
Use this page to convert candela per square meter values into lambert, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd/m^2 = 0.000314159265358979 L
1 L = 3,183.09886183791 cd/m^2
Example: 100 cd/m^2 = 0.0314159265358979 L
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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.
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 meter to Lambert table
| Candela per square meter [cd/m^2] | Lambert [L] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd/m^2 | 0.00000314159265358979 L |
| 0.1 cd/m^2 | 0.0000314159265358979 L |
| 1 cd/m^2 | 0.000314159265358979 L |
| 2 cd/m^2 | 0.000628318530717959 L |
| 5 cd/m^2 | 0.0015707963267949 L |
| 10 cd/m^2 | 0.00314159265358979 L |
| 20 cd/m^2 | 0.00628318530717959 L |
| 50 cd/m^2 | 0.015707963267949 L |
| 100 cd/m^2 | 0.0314159265358979 L |
Frequently asked questions
How many Lambert (L) are in one Candela per square meter (cd/m^2)?
One Candela per square meter equals 0.000314159265358979 Lambert.
How do you convert Candela per square meter to Lambert?
Multiply the Candela per square meter value by 0.000314159265358979 to get the result in Lambert.
How do you convert Lambert back to Candela per square meter?
Multiply the Lambert value by 3,183.09886183791 to get back to Candela per square meter.
What is 100 Candela per square meter in Lambert?
100 Candela per square meter equals 0.0314159265358979 Lambert.