Foot-lamberts to Candelas per square foot Converter
Quick answer: To convert foot-lamberts to candelas per square foot, multiply by 0.3183099. For example, 10 fL is 3.183099 cd/ft². One foot-lambert equals 0.3183099 cd/ft².
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Foot-lamberts to Candelas per square foot formula and what each symbol means
cd/ft² = fL × 0.3183099
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fL | Foot-lambert |
| cd/ft² | Candela per square foot |
Foot-lamberts to Candelas per square foot examples
1 fL
1 fL × 0.3183099 = 0.3183099 cd/ft².
10 fL
10 fL × 0.3183099 = 3.183099 cd/ft².
100 fL
100 fL × 0.3183099 = 31.83099 cd/ft².
Foot-lamberts compared with Candelas per square foot
One cd/ft² is 3.142 times as large as one fL, so your number gets smaller when you convert foot-lamberts to candelas per square foot and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
About foot-lamberts and candelas per square foot
Foot-lambert (fL): The foot-lambert, about 3.4263 cd/m². Candela per square foot (cd/ft²): Candela per square foot, about 10.7639 cd/m².
How to calculate Foot-lamberts to Candelas per square foot step by step
- Enter the value in fL (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 0.3183099, because 1 fL = 0.3183099 cd/ft².
- The product is the value in cd/ft². To go back, divide by 0.3183099 or multiply by 3.141593.
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How to read your Foot-lamberts to Candelas per square foot result
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.32 to get candelas per square foot from foot-lamberts; this is within 0.6% of the exact factor. The SI unit is candela per square metre, also called the nit.
| FOOT-LAMBERTS | CANDELAS PER SQUARE FOOT |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3183099 |
| 2 | 0.6366198 |
| 5 | 1.591549 |
| 10 | 3.183099 |
| 20 | 6.366198 |
| 50 | 15.91549 |
| 100 | 31.83099 |
| 1,000 | 318.3099 |
Candelas per square foot to Foot-lamberts: quick table
| CANDELAS PER SQUARE FOOT | FOOT-LAMBERTS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.141593 |
| 5 | 15.70796 |
| 10 | 31.41593 |
| 25 | 78.53982 |
| 50 | 157.0796 |
| 100 | 314.1593 |
| 250 | 785.3982 |
| 500 | 1,570.796 |
Common mistakes when calculating Foot-lamberts to Candelas per square foot
- Mixing foot-lamberts and foot-candles.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from fL to cd/ft² multiply by 0.3183099; from cd/ft² to fL divide by 0.3183099.
Foot-lamberts to Candelas per square foot FAQ
How many cd/ft² are in 1 fL?
1 fL equals 0.3183099 cd/ft².
How many fL are in 1 cd/ft²?
1 cd/ft² equals 3.141593 fL.
Is 1 fL = 0.3183099 cd/ft² an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (0.3183099). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a candela per square foot (cd/ft²)?
Candela per square foot, about 10.7639 cd/m².
How can I estimate foot-lamberts to candelas per square foot in my head?
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.32 to get candelas per square foot from foot-lamberts; this is within 0.6% of the exact factor.
What is 200 fL in candelas per square foot?
200 fL = 63.66198 cd/ft² (since 200 × 0.3183099).
What is 3 fL in candelas per square foot?
3 fL = 0.9549297 cd/ft² (since 3 × 0.3183099).
What is 30 fL in candelas per square foot?
30 fL = 9.549297 cd/ft² (since 30 × 0.3183099).
How many decimals should I keep when converting fL to cd/ft²?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 3.183099 cd/ft² rounds to 3.18 cd/ft² at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
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Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8: conversion factors, BIPM: the International System of Units (SI)