Luminance

Convert foot-lamberts to nits

1 foot-lambert equals 3.4262591 candelas per square meter. Enter a value below to convert instantly.

1 fL
3.4262591 cd/m²

Multiply the number of foot-lamberts by 3.42625909964 to get candelas per square meter. How this is calculated

Need the other direction? Convert candela per square meter to foot-lambert →

Formula

Multiply the number of foot-lamberts by 3.42625909964 to get candelas per square meter.

Step by step

  1. Start with 1 fL.
  2. Multiply by the conversion factor 3.42625909964.
  3. 1 × 3.42625909964 = 3.4262591 cd/m².

Foot-lamberts to Candelas per Square Meter conversion table

Conversion table from Foot-lamberts to Candelas per Square Meter
Foot-lamberts (fL) Candelas per Square Meter (cd/m²)
1 3.4262591
5 17.131295
10 34.262591
50 171.31295
100 342.62591
500 1,713.1295
1,000 3,426.2591

Convert Foot-lambert to other luminance units

1 fL expressed in every other luminance unit on this site.

  • Candela per Square Meter cd/m² 3.4262591
  • Kilocandela per Square Meter kcd/m² 0.0034262591
  • Candela per Square Centimeter cd/cm² 0.00034262591
  • Candela per Square Foot cd/ft² 0.31830989
  • Candela per Square Inch cd/in² 0.0022104853
  • Stilb sb 0.00034262591
  • Lambert L 0.001076391
  • Millilambert mL 1.076391
  • Apostilb asb 10.76391
  • Skot sk 10,763.91
  • Bril bril 107,639,100
  • Nit nt 3.4262591
  • Millinit mnt 3,426.2591
  • Watt per cm² per Steradian (at 555 nm) W/(cm²·sr) (555 nm) 5.0164848e-7

About the foot-lambert

The foot-lambert (fL) is a Imperial unit of luminance. The cinema-screen brightness unit; SMPTE recommends 16 fL for film projection.

About the candela per square meter

The candela per square meter (cd/m²) is a SI unit of luminance. The nit — the unit used for screen and TV brightness ratings.

Where this conversion is used

Converting foot-lamberts to candelas per square meter comes up when display and TV brightness, cinema projection, and signage.

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Frequently asked questions

How many candelas per square meter are in a foot-lambert?

One foot-lambert equals 3.4262591 candelas per square meter.

How do you convert foot-lamberts to candelas per square meter?

Multiply the number of foot-lamberts by 3.42625909964 to get candelas per square meter.

What is 1 candela per square meter in foot-lamberts?

One candela per square meter equals 0.29186351 foot-lamberts.

When would I convert foot-lamberts to candelas per square meter?

This conversion is common when display and TV brightness, cinema projection, and signage.

Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.