Lambert to Candela/sq Meter Converter

Luminance Converter

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3,183.098862

1 L = 3,183.098862 cd/m²

Formula:

cd/m² = L × 3,183.0988618379

With your value: 1 L = 3,183.09886184 cd/m²

Other Lambert to Candela/sq Meter conversions

2 L to cd/m² 3 L to cd/m² 4 L to cd/m² 5 L to cd/m² 6 L to cd/m² 7 L to cd/m² 8 L to cd/m²

Lambert to Candela/sq Meter Conversion Table

Lambert (L)	Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²)
0.5	1,591.549431
1	3,183.098862
2	6,366.197724
5	15,915.494309
10	31,830.988618
15	47,746.482928
20	63,661.977237
25	79,577.471546
50	159,154.943092
100	318,309.886184
250	795,774.715459
500	1,591,549.430919
1000	3,183,098.861838

Candela/sq Meter to Lambert Conversion Table

Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²)	Lambert (L)
0.5	0.000157
1	0.000314
2	0.000628
5	0.001571
10	0.003142
15	0.004712
20	0.006283
25	0.007854
50	0.015708
100	0.031416
250	0.07854
500	0.15708
1000	0.314159

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.

Lambert (L)

Luminance

Exact conversion

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

Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²)

Luminance

Exact conversion

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 Lambert to Candela/sq Meter

To convert from Lambert (L) to Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²), multiply the value by 3,183.0988618379.

Formula: cd/m² = L × 3,183.0988618379

Reverse: L = cd/m² × 0.0003141593

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Lambert. For example: 5 L
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 3,183.0988618379
The result is: 15,915.494309 cd/m²

About Lambert

The lambert (L) is a unit of luminance. One lambert equals 3183.098862 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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Candela/sq Meter are in 1 Lambert?

There are exactly 3,183.0988618379 Candela/sq Meter in 1 Lambert. This means the conversion factor from Lambert to Candela/sq Meter is 3,183.0988618379.

What is the formula to convert Lambert to Candela/sq Meter?

The formula to convert Lambert to Candela/sq Meter is: cd/m² = L × 3,183.0988618379. For example, to convert 10 Lambert to Candela/sq Meter, you would multiply 10 by 3,183.0988618379.

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