cd/m² to foot-lambert Conversion
Convert cd/m² to foot-lambert with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 cd/m² = 0 foot-lambert
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About cd/m² to foot-lambert Conversion
Converting from cd/m² to foot-lambert is a common luminance conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between cd/m² and foot-lambert, providing instant results with high precision.
cd/m²
Definition: The candela per square meter (symbol: cd/m²) is the SI unit of luminance, measuring luminous intensity per unit area in a given direction.
History: Adopted as part of the SI system in 1948. Based on the candela (luminous intensity) and meter (distance) definitions.
Current use: Standard unit for display brightness (100-300 cd/m² for monitors), signage, and lighting design calculations.
foot-lambert
Definition: The foot-lambert (symbol: fL) is a luminance unit equal to 1/π candela per square foot (≈3.426 cd/m²). Measures reflected light intensity.
History: Developed in the US for film and theater lighting. Named after Johann Lambert, pioneer in photometry.
Current use: Still used in US cinema projection standards (14 fL recommended) and some display calibration contexts.
Details
- From: cd/m²
- To: foot-lambert
- Formula: 1 cd/m² = 0.2918634313 foot-lambert
- Example: 25 cd/m² = 7.2965857816 foot-lambert
cd/m² to foot-lambert Conversion Table
| cd/m² | foot-lambert |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0029186343 |
| 0.1 | 0.0291863431 |
| 1 | 0.2918634313 |
| 2 | 0.5837268625 |
| 3 | 0.8755902938 |
| 5 | 1.4593171563 |
| 10 | 2.9186343126 |
| 20 | 5.8372686253 |
| 50 | 14.5931715632 |
| 100 | 29.1863431263 |
| 1000 | 291.8634312632 |