Luminance

Luminance Converter

Luminance describes light emitted or reflected from a surface area

From Candela per Square Meter
To Foot-lambert

cd/m² → fL

0.291864 fL

Luminance describes light emitted or reflected from a surface area. Candela per square meter (nits) is the SI unit for displays and signage, while foot-lamberts or candela per square foot appear in cinema and theater specs. Convert to compare screens and projection targets.

All unit results

Supported UnitsValue
Candela per Square Meter cd/m²1
Nit nit1
Candela per Square Foot cd/ft²0.092903
Foot-lambert fL0.291864

How to Use

Enter the value and your starting unit, such as candela per square meter or foot-lambert, and your desired target unit from the dropdown menus. The tool will instantly output the precise luminance conversion, along with a complete list of equivalent measurements. You can also quickly copy the value with or without units.

When to Use

Candela per square meter (nits) is the SI unit for displays and signage, while foot-lamberts or candela per square foot appear in cinema and theater specs. Convert to compare screens and projection targets.

Common Luminance Conversions

1 Candela per Square Meter (cd/m²)=0.291864 Foot-lambert (fL)
1 Candela per Square Meter (cd/m²)=1 Nit (nit)
1 Candela per Square Foot (cd/ft²)=3.141593 Foot-lambert (fL)

Supported Units

cd/m² Candela per Square Meter
nit Nit
cd/ft² Candela per Square Foot
fL Foot-lambert

Common Questions

What is the Luminance converter used for?

Luminance describes light emitted or reflected from a surface area. Candela per square meter (nits) is the SI unit for displays and signage, while foot-lamberts or candela per square foot appear in cinema and theater specs. Convert to compare screens and projection targets.