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Nit to Lambert Converter
Use this page to convert nit values into lambert, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 nt = 0.000314159265358979 L
1 L = 3,183.09886183791 nt
Example: 100 nt = 0.0314159265358979 L
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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
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 to Lambert table
| Nit [nt] | Lambert [L] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 nt | 0.00000314159265358979 L |
| 0.1 nt | 0.0000314159265358979 L |
| 1 nt | 0.000314159265358979 L |
| 2 nt | 0.000628318530717959 L |
| 5 nt | 0.0015707963267949 L |
| 10 nt | 0.00314159265358979 L |
| 20 nt | 0.00628318530717959 L |
| 50 nt | 0.015707963267949 L |
| 100 nt | 0.0314159265358979 L |
Frequently asked questions
How many Lambert (L) are in one Nit (nt)?
One Nit equals 0.000314159265358979 Lambert.
How do you convert Nit to Lambert?
Multiply the Nit value by 0.000314159265358979 to get the result in Lambert.
How do you convert Lambert back to Nit?
Multiply the Lambert value by 3,183.09886183791 to get back to Nit.
What is 100 Nit in Lambert?
100 Nit equals 0.0314159265358979 Lambert.
