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Foot-lambert to Kilocandela per square meter Converter
Use this page to convert foot-lambert values into kilocandela per square meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 fL = 0.00342625909963539 kcd/m^2
1 kcd/m^2 = 291.863507960159 fL
Example: 100 fL = 0.342625909963539 kcd/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.
Kilocandela per square meter
One kilocandela per square meter is equal to 1000 candelas per square meter.
History: Kilocandela scaling keeps high luminance values easier to read.
Current use: Used for bright displays, signage, optical sources, and HDR-related measurements.
Also written as kcd/m^2.
Foot-lambert to Kilocandela per square meter table
| Foot-lambert [fL] | Kilocandela per square meter [kcd/m^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 fL | 0.0000342625909963539 kcd/m^2 |
| 0.1 fL | 0.000342625909963539 kcd/m^2 |
| 1 fL | 0.00342625909963539 kcd/m^2 |
| 2 fL | 0.00685251819927078 kcd/m^2 |
| 5 fL | 0.017131295498177 kcd/m^2 |
| 10 fL | 0.0342625909963539 kcd/m^2 |
| 20 fL | 0.0685251819927078 kcd/m^2 |
| 50 fL | 0.17131295498177 kcd/m^2 |
| 100 fL | 0.342625909963539 kcd/m^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m^2) are in one Foot-lambert (fL)?
One Foot-lambert equals 0.00342625909963539 Kilocandela per square meter.
How do you convert Foot-lambert to Kilocandela per square meter?
Multiply the Foot-lambert value by 0.00342625909963539 to get the result in Kilocandela per square meter.
How do you convert Kilocandela per square meter back to Foot-lambert?
Multiply the Kilocandela per square meter value by 291.863507960159 to get back to Foot-lambert.
What is 100 Foot-lambert in Kilocandela per square meter?
100 Foot-lambert equals 0.342625909963539 Kilocandela per square meter.
