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Foot-lambert to Candela per square meter Converter
Use this page to convert foot-lambert values into candela per square meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 fL = 3.42625909963539 cd/m^2
1 cd/m^2 = 0.291863507960159 fL
Example: 100 fL = 342.625909963539 cd/m^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 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 to Candela per square meter table
| Foot-lambert [fL] | Candela per square meter [cd/m^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 fL | 0.0342625909963539 cd/m^2 |
| 0.1 fL | 0.342625909963539 cd/m^2 |
| 1 fL | 3.42625909963539 cd/m^2 |
| 2 fL | 6.85251819927078 cd/m^2 |
| 5 fL | 17.131295498177 cd/m^2 |
| 10 fL | 34.2625909963539 cd/m^2 |
| 20 fL | 68.5251819927078 cd/m^2 |
| 50 fL | 171.31295498177 cd/m^2 |
| 100 fL | 342.625909963539 cd/m^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candela per square meter (cd/m^2) are in one Foot-lambert (fL)?
One Foot-lambert equals 3.42625909963539 Candela per square meter.
How do you convert Foot-lambert to Candela per square meter?
Multiply the Foot-lambert value by 3.42625909963539 to get the result in Candela per square meter.
How do you convert Candela per square meter back to Foot-lambert?
Multiply the Candela per square meter value by 0.291863507960159 to get back to Foot-lambert.
What is 100 Foot-lambert in Candela per square meter?
100 Foot-lambert equals 342.625909963539 Candela per square meter.
