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Lambert to Candela per square meter Converter

Use this page to convert lambert values into candela per square meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.

Conversion formula

1 L = 3,183.09886183791 cd/m^2

1 cd/m^2 = 0.000314159265358979 L

Example: 100 L = 318,309.886183791 cd/m^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 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.

Lambert to Candela per square meter table

Lambert [L]Candela per square meter [cd/m^2]
0.01 L31.8309886183791 cd/m^2
0.1 L318.309886183791 cd/m^2
1 L3,183.09886183791 cd/m^2
2 L6,366.19772367581 cd/m^2
5 L15,915.4943091895 cd/m^2
10 L31,830.9886183791 cd/m^2
20 L63,661.9772367581 cd/m^2
50 L159,154.943091895 cd/m^2
100 L318,309.886183791 cd/m^2

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Candela per square meter (cd/m^2) are in one Lambert (L)?

    One Lambert equals 3,183.09886183791 Candela per square meter.

  • How do you convert Lambert to Candela per square meter?

    Multiply the Lambert value by 3,183.09886183791 to get the result in Candela per square meter.

  • How do you convert Candela per square meter back to Lambert?

    Multiply the Candela per square meter value by 0.000314159265358979 to get back to Lambert.

  • What is 100 Lambert in Candela per square meter?

    100 Lambert equals 318,309.886183791 Candela per square meter.