Lamberts to Nits
Convert lamberts to nits (L to nit). 1 L = 3,183.09886184 nit. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert lamberts to nits
Multiply the amount in lamberts by 3,183.09886184 to get nits. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
nit = L × 3,183.09886184Worked example
1 L = 3,183.09886184 nit. 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 Nits table
| Lamberts (L) | Nits (nit) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 3,183.09886184 |
| 5 | 15,915.4943092 |
| 10 | 31,830.9886184 |
| 25 | 79,577.4715459 |
| 100 | 318,309.886184 |
| 1,000 | 3,183,098.86184 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for lamberts to nits?
nit = L × 3,183.09886184. Multiply the amount in lamberts by 3,183.09886184 to get nits. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to lamberts?
Use the nits 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.