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Foot-lambert to Candela per square centimeter Converter
Use this page to convert foot-lambert values into candela per square centimeter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 fL = 0.000342625909963539 cd/cm^2
1 cd/cm^2 = 2,918.63507960159 fL
Example: 100 fL = 0.0342625909963539 cd/cm^2
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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 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.
Foot-lambert to Candela per square centimeter table
| Foot-lambert [fL] | Candela per square centimeter [cd/cm^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 fL | 0.00000342625909963539 cd/cm^2 |
| 0.1 fL | 0.0000342625909963539 cd/cm^2 |
| 1 fL | 0.000342625909963539 cd/cm^2 |
| 2 fL | 0.000685251819927078 cd/cm^2 |
| 5 fL | 0.0017131295498177 cd/cm^2 |
| 10 fL | 0.00342625909963539 cd/cm^2 |
| 20 fL | 0.00685251819927078 cd/cm^2 |
| 50 fL | 0.017131295498177 cd/cm^2 |
| 100 fL | 0.0342625909963539 cd/cm^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candela per square centimeter (cd/cm^2) are in one Foot-lambert (fL)?
One Foot-lambert equals 0.000342625909963539 Candela per square centimeter.
How do you convert Foot-lambert to Candela per square centimeter?
Multiply the Foot-lambert value by 0.000342625909963539 to get the result in Candela per square centimeter.
How do you convert Candela per square centimeter back to Foot-lambert?
Multiply the Candela per square centimeter value by 2,918.63507960159 to get back to Foot-lambert.
What is 100 Foot-lambert in Candela per square centimeter?
100 Foot-lambert equals 0.0342625909963539 Candela per square centimeter.
