Convert nits to foot-lamberts
1 candela per square meter equals 0.29186351 foot-lamberts. Enter a value below to convert instantly.
Multiply the number of candelas per square meter by 0.29186350796 to get foot-lamberts. How this is calculated
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Formula
Multiply the number of candelas per square meter by 0.29186350796 to get foot-lamberts.
Step by step
- Start with 1 cd/m².
- Multiply by the conversion factor 0.29186350796.
- 1 × 0.29186350796 = 0.29186351 fL.
Candelas per Square Meter to Foot-lamberts conversion table
| Candelas per Square Meter (cd/m²) | Foot-lamberts (fL) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.29186351 |
| 5 | 1.4593175 |
| 10 | 2.9186351 |
| 50 | 14.593175 |
| 100 | 29.186351 |
| 500 | 145.93175 |
| 1,000 | 291.86351 |
Convert Candela per Square Meter to other luminance units
1 cd/m² expressed in every other luminance unit on this site.
- Candela per Square Meter cd/m² 1
- Kilocandela per Square Meter kcd/m² 0.001
- Candela per Square Centimeter cd/cm² 0.0001
- Candela per Square Foot cd/ft² 0.09290304
- Candela per Square Inch cd/in² 0.00064516
- Stilb sb 0.0001
- Lambert L 0.00031415927
- Millilambert mL 0.31415927
- Foot-lambert fL 0.29186351
- Apostilb asb 3.1415927
- Skot sk 3,141.5927
- Bril bril 31,415,927
- Nit nt 1
- Millinit mnt 1,000
- Watt per cm² per Steradian (at 555 nm) W/(cm²·sr) (555 nm) 1.4641288e-7
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.
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.
Where this conversion is used
Converting candelas per square meter to foot-lamberts comes up when display and TV brightness, cinema projection, and signage.
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Frequently asked questions
How many foot-lamberts are in a candela per square meter?
One candela per square meter equals 0.29186351 foot-lamberts.
How do you convert candelas per square meter to foot-lamberts?
Multiply the number of candelas per square meter by 0.29186350796 to get foot-lamberts.
What is 1 foot-lambert in candelas per square meter?
One foot-lambert equals 3.4262591 candelas per square meter.
When would I convert candelas per square meter to foot-lamberts?
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.