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Foot-lambert to Lambert Converter
Use this page to convert foot-lambert values into lambert, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 fL = 0.00107639104167097 L
1 L = 929.0304 fL
Example: 100 fL = 0.107639104167097 L
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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.
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.
Foot-lambert to Lambert table
| Foot-lambert [fL] | Lambert [L] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 fL | 0.0000107639104167097 L |
| 0.1 fL | 0.000107639104167097 L |
| 1 fL | 0.00107639104167097 L |
| 2 fL | 0.00215278208334194 L |
| 5 fL | 0.00538195520835486 L |
| 10 fL | 0.0107639104167097 L |
| 20 fL | 0.0215278208334194 L |
| 50 fL | 0.0538195520835486 L |
| 100 fL | 0.107639104167097 L |
Frequently asked questions
How many Lambert (L) are in one Foot-lambert (fL)?
One Foot-lambert equals 0.00107639104167097 Lambert.
How do you convert Foot-lambert to Lambert?
Multiply the Foot-lambert value by 0.00107639104167097 to get the result in Lambert.
How do you convert Lambert back to Foot-lambert?
Multiply the Lambert value by 929.0304 to get back to Foot-lambert.
What is 100 Foot-lambert in Lambert?
100 Foot-lambert equals 0.107639104167097 Lambert.
