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Lambert to Candela per square inch Converter
Use this page to convert lambert values into candela per square inch, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 L = 2.05360806170334 cd/in^2
1 cd/in^2 = 0.486947835202088 L
Example: 100 L = 205.360806170334 cd/in^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 inch
One candela per square inch is equal to 1 / in^2 candelas per square meter.
History: Square-inch luminance units are useful for small bright emitting surfaces.
Current use: Used for compact sources, display elements, and legacy inch-based data.
Also written as cd/in^2.
Lambert to Candela per square inch table
| Lambert [L] | Candela per square inch [cd/in^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 L | 0.0205360806170334 cd/in^2 |
| 0.1 L | 0.205360806170334 cd/in^2 |
| 1 L | 2.05360806170334 cd/in^2 |
| 2 L | 4.10721612340669 cd/in^2 |
| 5 L | 10.2680403085167 cd/in^2 |
| 10 L | 20.5360806170334 cd/in^2 |
| 20 L | 41.0721612340669 cd/in^2 |
| 50 L | 102.680403085167 cd/in^2 |
| 100 L | 205.360806170334 cd/in^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candela per square inch (cd/in^2) are in one Lambert (L)?
One Lambert equals 2.05360806170334 Candela per square inch.
How do you convert Lambert to Candela per square inch?
Multiply the Lambert value by 2.05360806170334 to get the result in Candela per square inch.
How do you convert Candela per square inch back to Lambert?
Multiply the Candela per square inch value by 0.486947835202088 to get back to Lambert.
What is 100 Lambert in Candela per square inch?
100 Lambert equals 205.360806170334 Candela per square inch.
