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Lambert to Nit Converter
Use this page to convert lambert values into nit, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 L = 3,183.09886183791 nt
1 nt = 0.000314159265358979 L
Example: 100 L = 318,309.886183791 nt
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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.
Nit
One nit is equal to one candela per square meter.
History: Nit is a convenient name for candela per square meter, widely adopted in display specifications.
Current use: Used for monitors, TVs, phones, projectors, dashboards, and HDR displays.
Also written as nt.
Lambert to Nit table
| Lambert [L] | Nit [nt] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 L | 31.8309886183791 nt |
| 0.1 L | 318.309886183791 nt |
| 1 L | 3,183.09886183791 nt |
| 2 L | 6,366.19772367581 nt |
| 5 L | 15,915.4943091895 nt |
| 10 L | 31,830.9886183791 nt |
| 20 L | 63,661.9772367581 nt |
| 50 L | 159,154.943091895 nt |
| 100 L | 318,309.886183791 nt |
Frequently asked questions
How many Nit (nt) are in one Lambert (L)?
One Lambert equals 3,183.09886183791 Nit.
How do you convert Lambert to Nit?
Multiply the Lambert value by 3,183.09886183791 to get the result in Nit.
How do you convert Nit back to Lambert?
Multiply the Nit value by 0.000314159265358979 to get back to Lambert.
What is 100 Lambert in Nit?
100 Lambert equals 318,309.886183791 Nit.