Convert candela/square metre to lambert

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Candela/Square Metre

The candela per square metre (cd/m²) is the SI unit of luminance, measuring the luminous intensity per unit area of light travelling in a given direction. It is also known as the nit. It is used to characterise the brightness of display screens and other light sources.

Lambert

The lambert (L) is a non-SI unit of luminance named after Johann Heinrich Lambert. One lambert equals 1/π candela per square centimetre, or approximately 3,183.1 candelas per square metre. It was widely used in older photometric measurements before the adoption of SI units.

Candela/Square Metre to Lambert conversion table

Candela/Square Metre	Lambert	Lambert	Candela/Square Metre
1	0.0003142	1	3183.1
2	0.0006283	2	6366.2
3	0.0009425	3	9549.3
5	0.0015708	5	15915.5
10	0.00314159	10	31831
20	0.00628319	20	63662
25	0.00785398	25	79577.5
50	0.015708	50	159155
100	0.0314159	100	318310
250	0.0785398	250	795775
500	0.15708	500	1.59155E+06
1000	0.314159	1000	3.1831E+06

How to convert Candela/Square Metre to Lambert

1 cd/m² = 0.0003142 L. To convert any value, multiply it by 0.0003142. For example, 25 cd/m² = 0.00785398 L.

Frequently asked questions

How many L are there in one cd/m²?: One cd/m² is equal to 0.0003142 L.
How do you convert Candela/Square Metre to Lambert?: Multiply the value in Candela/Square Metre by 0.0003142 to get the result in Lambert.
How much is 25 cd/m² in L?: 25 cd/m² is equal to 0.00785398 L.
How do you convert Lambert back to Candela/Square Metre?: Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Lambert by 3183.1 to get Candela/Square Metre.