Convert Lamberts to Candela per Square Meter
1 lambert = 3,183.0989 candela per square meter. Multiply the number of lamberts by 3183.09886184.
Result
1 L = 3,183.098862 cd/m²
Multiply the number of lamberts by 3183.09886184.
Results are rounded for display. Double-check values for critical work.
Popular luminance conversions
Lamberts to Candela per Square Meter table
| Lamberts | Candela per Square Meter |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 3,183.0989 cd/m² |
| 2 L | 6,366.1977 cd/m² |
| 3 L | 9,549.2966 cd/m² |
| 4 L | 12,732.395 cd/m² |
| 5 L | 15,915.494 cd/m² |
| 10 L | 31,830.989 cd/m² |
| 20 L | 63,661.977 cd/m² |
| 25 L | 79,577.472 cd/m² |
| 50 L | 159,154.94 cd/m² |
| 100 L | 318,309.89 cd/m² |
| 500 L | 1,591,549.4 cd/m² |
| 1000 L | 3,183,098.9 cd/m² |
About these units
The lambert (L) is a specialist or regional unit of luminance, equal to 3,183.0989 candela per square meter.
The candela per square meter (nit) (cd/m²) is an SI base or derived unit of luminance.
Going the other way, 1 candela per square meter (nit) = 0.00031415927 lamberts. Screen brightness is quoted in nits — candela per square metre. Cinema and projection work still uses foot-lamberts.
Frequently asked
- How many candela per square meter are in a lambert?
- 1 lambert = 3,183.0989 candela per square meter.
- How do you convert lamberts to candela per square meter?
- Multiply the number of lamberts by 3183.09886184.
- What is 10 L in cd/m²?
- 10 L = 31,830.989 cd/m².