Candela/sq Meter to Foot-Lambert Converter
Convert Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²) to Foot-Lambert (fL) instantly. 1 cd/m² = 0.291864 fL.
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1 cd/m² = 0.291864 fL
Formula:
fL = cd/m² × 0.2918635088With your value: 1 cd/m² = 0.29186351 fL
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Candela/sq Meter to Foot-Lambert Conversion Table
| Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²) | Foot-Lambert (fL) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.145932 |
| 1 | 0.291864 |
| 2 | 0.583727 |
| 5 | 1.459318 |
| 10 | 2.918635 |
| 15 | 4.377953 |
| 20 | 5.83727 |
| 25 | 7.296588 |
| 50 | 14.593175 |
| 100 | 29.186351 |
| 250 | 72.965877 |
| 500 | 145.931754 |
| 1000 | 291.863509 |
Foot-Lambert to Candela/sq Meter Conversion Table
| Foot-Lambert (fL) | Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.71313 |
| 1 | 3.426259 |
| 2 | 6.852518 |
| 5 | 17.131295 |
| 10 | 34.262591 |
| 15 | 51.393886 |
| 20 | 68.525182 |
| 25 | 85.656477 |
| 50 | 171.312955 |
| 100 | 342.625909 |
| 250 | 856.564773 |
| 500 | 1,713.129545 |
| 1000 | 3,426.25909 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²)
Luminance
Traceable to the candela, defined by fixing the luminous efficacy of 540 THz radiation at 683 lm/W.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Foot-Lambert (fL)
Luminance
Traceable to the candela, defined by fixing the luminous efficacy of 540 THz radiation at 683 lm/W.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Candela/sq Meter to Foot-Lambert
To convert from Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²) to Foot-Lambert (fL), multiply the value by 0.2918635088.
Formula: fL = cd/m² × 0.2918635088
Reverse: cd/m² = fL × 3.42625909
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Candela/sq Meter. For example: 5 cd/m²
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.2918635088
- The result is: 1.459318 fL
About Candela/sq Meter
Candela per square meter is the SI unit of luminance. It is identical to the nit.
Common uses: physics, optics, display manufacturing.
About Foot-Lambert
The foot-lambert (fL) is a unit of luminance. One foot-lambert equals 3.42625909 candela per square metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other luminance unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: luminance calculations, engineering and science, education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Foot-Lambert are in 1 Candela/sq Meter?
There are exactly 0.2918635088 Foot-Lambert in 1 Candela/sq Meter. This means the conversion factor from Candela/sq Meter to Foot-Lambert is 0.2918635088.
What is the formula to convert Candela/sq Meter to Foot-Lambert?
The formula to convert Candela/sq Meter to Foot-Lambert is: fL = cd/m² × 0.2918635088. For example, to convert 10 Candela/sq Meter to Foot-Lambert, you would multiply 10 by 0.2918635088.
What is a Candela/sq Meter?
Candela per square meter is the SI unit of luminance. It is identical to the nit.
What is a Foot-Lambert?
The foot-lambert (fL) is a unit of luminance. One foot-lambert equals 3.42625909 candela per square metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other luminance unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What are the common uses of Candela/sq Meter?
The Candela/sq Meter is commonly used in physics, optics, display manufacturing.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Candela/sq Meter to Foot-Lambert converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/cd_per_m2-to-foot_lambert