Lamberts to Candela per square foot
Convert lamberts to candela per square foot (L to cd/ft²). 1 L = 295.719560885 cd/ft². Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert lamberts to candela per square foot
Multiply the amount in lamberts by 295.719560885 to get candela per square foot. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
cd/ft² = L × 295.719560885Worked example
1 L = 295.719560885 cd/ft². 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.
Lamberts to Candela per square foot table
| Lamberts (L) | Candela per square foot (cd/ft²) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 295.719560885 |
| 5 | 1,478.59780443 |
| 10 | 2,957.19560885 |
| 25 | 7,392.98902213 |
| 100 | 29,571.9560885 |
| 1,000 | 295,719.560885 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for lamberts to candela per square foot?
cd/ft² = L × 295.719560885. Multiply the amount in lamberts by 295.719560885 to get candela per square foot. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to lamberts?
Use the candela per square foot to lamberts 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.