foot-lambert to cd/m² Conversion
Convert foot-lambert to cd/m² with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 foot-lambert = 0 cd/m²
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About foot-lambert to cd/m² Conversion
Converting from foot-lambert to cd/m² is a common luminance conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between foot-lambert and cd/m², providing instant results with high precision.
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.
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.
Details
- From: foot-lambert
- To: cd/m²
- Formula: 1 foot-lambert = 3.4262600000 cd/m²
- Example: 25 foot-lambert = 85.6565000000 cd/m²
foot-lambert to cd/m² Conversion Table
| foot-lambert | cd/m² |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0342626 |
| 0.1 | 0.342626 |
| 1 | 3.42626 |
| 2 | 6.85252 |
| 3 | 10.27878 |
| 5 | 17.1313 |
| 10 | 34.2626 |
| 20 | 68.5252 |
| 50 | 171.313 |
| 100 | 342.626 |
| 1000 | 3426.26 |