Candela per Square Centimeter to Foot-Lambert Conversion

Convert between Candela per Square Centimeter and Foot-Lambert quickly and accurately.

cd/cm²
fL

How to Convert Candela per Square Centimeter to Foot-Lambert

Conversion Formula

1 cd/cm² = 2918.635 fL
1 fL = 0 cd/cm²

Example

Convert 15 cd/cm² to fL:

15 cd/cm² = 15 × 2918.635 fL = 43779.526 fL

Unit Information

Learn about the luminance units you're converting between

Candela per Square Centimeter

cd/cm²

Definition

The Candela per Square Centimeter is a metric unit of luminance, equal to 10,000 candela per square meter. It is commonly used for measuring very bright light sources and high-intensity displays where the standard unit would result in very large numbers.

History/Origin

This unit emerged as a practical alternative to the base SI unit when dealing with high-luminance sources. It provides more manageable numbers when measuring bright displays, laser sources, and intense lighting applications where the square meter unit becomes unwieldy.

Current Use

Frequently used in display technology, laser applications, and high-intensity lighting systems. Common in measuring LED displays, plasma screens, and other bright light sources where precise luminance control is critical for performance and safety.

Multiplier

10000

Offset

0

Foot-Lambert

fL

Definition

The Foot-Lambert is an imperial unit of luminance equal to 3.4262590996 candela per square meter. It is commonly used in display technology and lighting applications in countries that employ imperial measurement systems.

History/Origin

This unit was developed as an imperial equivalent to the lambert, using square feet as the area unit. It provides a practical way to measure luminance in contexts where imperial units are standard, particularly in display technology and lighting applications.

Current Use

Widely used in display technology, particularly in the United States, for specifying monitor brightness, television luminance, and other display characteristics. Common in consumer electronics specifications and lighting applications where imperial units are standard.

Multiplier

3.426

Offset

0

Candela per Square Centimeter to Foot-Lambert Conversion Table

Candela per Square Centimeter [cd/cm²] Foot-Lambert [fL]
1 cd/cm² 2918.63508 fL
10 cd/cm² 29186.350796 fL
25 cd/cm² 72965.876991 fL
50 cd/cm² 145931.753982 fL
100 cd/cm² 291863.507963 fL
0 cd/cm² 0E+0 fL
-10 cd/cm² -29186.350796 fL
-40 cd/cm² -116745.403185 fL