Convert foot lambert to candela/square metre

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Foot-Lambert

The foot-lambert (fL) is an imperial unit of luminance equal to 1/π candela per square foot, or approximately 3.4263 candelas per square metre. It is used in cinema and theatre projector specifications in North America, where it indicates screen brightness.

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.

Foot-Lambert to Candela/Square Metre conversion table

Foot-Lambert	Candela/Square Metre	Candela/Square Metre	Foot-Lambert
1	3.42626	1	0.291864
2	6.85252	2	0.583727
3	10.2788	3	0.875591
5	17.1313	5	1.45932
10	34.2626	10	2.91864
20	68.5252	20	5.83727
25	85.6565	25	7.29659
50	171.313	50	14.5932
100	342.626	100	29.1864
250	856.565	250	72.9659
500	1713.13	500	145.932
1000	3426.26	1000	291.864

How to convert Foot-Lambert to Candela/Square Metre

1 fL = 3.42626 cd/m². To convert any value, multiply it by 3.42626. For example, 25 fL = 85.6565 cd/m².

Frequently asked questions

How many cd/m² are there in one fL?: One fL is equal to 3.42626 cd/m².
How do you convert Foot-Lambert to Candela/Square Metre?: Multiply the value in Foot-Lambert by 3.42626 to get the result in Candela/Square Metre.
How much is 25 fL in cd/m²?: 25 fL is equal to 85.6565 cd/m².
How do you convert Candela/Square Metre back to Foot-Lambert?: Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Candela/Square Metre by 0.291864 to get Foot-Lambert.