Nits to Footlamberts
Convert nits to footlamberts (nit to fL). 1 nit = 0.29186350796 fL. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert nits to footlamberts
Multiply the amount in nits by 0.29186350796 to get footlamberts. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
fL = nit × 0.29186350796Worked example
1 nit = 0.29186350796 fL. 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.
Nits to Footlamberts table
| Nits (nit) | Footlamberts (fL) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0.29186350796 |
| 5 | 1.4593175398 |
| 10 | 2.9186350796 |
| 25 | 7.296587699 |
| 100 | 29.186350796 |
| 1,000 | 291.86350796 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for nits to footlamberts?
fL = nit × 0.29186350796. Multiply the amount in nits by 0.29186350796 to get footlamberts. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to nits?
Use the footlamberts to nits 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.