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Lambert to Candela per square foot Converter
Use this page to convert lambert values into candela per square foot, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 L = 295.719560885282 cd/ft^2
1 cd/ft^2 = 0.00338158218890339 L
Example: 100 L = 29,571.9560885281 cd/ft^2
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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 foot
One candela per square foot is equal to 1 / ft^2 candelas per square meter.
History: Square-foot area units are used in US customary lighting references.
Current use: Used for lighting, display, and photometric conversions involving square feet.
Also written as cd/ft^2.
Lambert to Candela per square foot table
| Lambert [L] | Candela per square foot [cd/ft^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 L | 2.95719560885281 cd/ft^2 |
| 0.1 L | 29.5719560885281 cd/ft^2 |
| 1 L | 295.719560885282 cd/ft^2 |
| 2 L | 591.439121770563 cd/ft^2 |
| 5 L | 1,478.59780442641 cd/ft^2 |
| 10 L | 2,957.19560885281 cd/ft^2 |
| 20 L | 5,914.39121770563 cd/ft^2 |
| 50 L | 14,785.9780442641 cd/ft^2 |
| 100 L | 29,571.9560885281 cd/ft^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candela per square foot (cd/ft^2) are in one Lambert (L)?
One Lambert equals 295.719560885282 Candela per square foot.
How do you convert Lambert to Candela per square foot?
Multiply the Lambert value by 295.719560885282 to get the result in Candela per square foot.
How do you convert Candela per square foot back to Lambert?
Multiply the Candela per square foot value by 0.00338158218890339 to get back to Lambert.
What is 100 Lambert in Candela per square foot?
100 Lambert equals 29,571.9560885281 Candela per square foot.
