Footlamberts to Candela per square metre
Convert footlamberts to candela per square metre (fL to cd/m²). 1 fL = 3.42625909964 cd/m². Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert footlamberts to candela per square metre
Multiply the amount in footlamberts by 3.42625909964 to get candela per square metre. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
cd/m² = fL × 3.42625909964Worked example
1 fL = 3.42625909964 cd/m². Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.
Units and assumptions
Uses candela per square metre, also called a nit. One footlambert is 1/π candela per square foot; one lambert is 10,000/π cd/m². This describes luminance in a viewing direction and does not convert display brightness into lux without geometry. Values are rounded to 12 significant figures for display.
Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.
Footlamberts to Candela per square metre table
| Footlamberts (fL) | Candela per square metre (cd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 3.42625909964 |
| 5 | 17.1312954982 |
| 10 | 34.2625909964 |
| 25 | 85.6564774909 |
| 100 | 342.625909964 |
| 1,000 | 3,426.25909964 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for footlamberts to candela per square metre?
cd/m² = fL × 3.42625909964. Multiply the amount in footlamberts by 3.42625909964 to get candela per square metre. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to footlamberts?
Use the candela per square metre to footlamberts calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.
Can I use a different pair of units?
Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the luminance converter to browse all supported pairs.