Lambert to Candela per square meter Converter
L
cd/m²
1. 1 L × 3183.099 = 3183.099 cd/m²
2. 3183.099 cd/m² ÷ 1 = 3183.099 cd/m²
2. 3183.099 cd/m² ÷ 1 = 3183.099 cd/m²
Unit Information
Lambert (L)
The lambert (L) is a CGS unit of luminance, equal to 1/π candela per square centimeter.
1 L = 10000 cd/m²1 L = 10000 nit1 L = 2919 fl
Candela per square meter (cd/m²)
The candela per square meter (cd/m²) is the SI unit of luminance, measuring luminous intensity per unit area.
1 cd/m² = 0.0001 L1 cd/m² = 1 nit1 cd/m² = 0.2919 fl
Common Applications
Lambert
- Scientific measurements
- Optical calculations
- Historical references
- Research papers
Candela per square meter
- Display calibration
- Screen brightness
- Lighting design
- Safety standards
Examples
- 1 L = 10000 cd/m²
- 0.025 L = 250 cd/m² (typical LCD display)
- 0.0048 L = 48 cd/m² (cinema screen)
- 0.05 L = 500 cd/m² (smartphone display)
Visual Comparison
1 L = 10000 cd/m²
1 cd/m²