Lamberts to Candela/meter² (nit)s (L to cd/m²)

Free online lambert to candela/meter² (nit) converter. Type a value, get an instant exact result — plus the formula, a ready-made conversion table, and reverse conversion.

LUMINANCE CONVERTER — INSTANT RESULT
Formula: multiply the lambert value by 3,183.0988618 — i.e. cd/m² = L × 3,183.0988618
Quick check: 1 L = 3,183.0988618 cd/m²

Lamberts to Candela/meter² (nit)s conversion table

Lamberts (L)Candela/meter² (nit)s (cd/m²)
1 L3,183.0988618 cd/m²
2 L6,366.1977236 cd/m²
3 L9,549.2965854 cd/m²
4 L12,732.3954472 cd/m²
5 L15,915.494309 cd/m²
6 L19,098.5931708 cd/m²
7 L22,281.6920326 cd/m²
8 L25,464.7908944 cd/m²
9 L28,647.8897562 cd/m²
10 L31,830.988618 cd/m²
15 L47,746.482927 cd/m²
20 L63,661.977236 cd/m²
25 L79,577.471545 cd/m²
30 L95,492.965854 cd/m²
40 L127,323.954472 cd/m²
50 L159,154.94309 cd/m²
75 L238,732.414635 cd/m²
100 L318,309.88618 cd/m²
250 L795,774.71545 cd/m²
500 L1,591,549.4309 cd/m²
1,000 L3,183,098.8618 cd/m²

How to convert lamberts to candela/meter² (nit)s

To convert lamberts to candela/meter² (nit)s, multiply the amount in lamberts by 3,183.0988618. For example, 10 L = 31,830.988618 cd/m². To convert in the other direction, divide by the same factor, or use the ⇄ swap button above.

Convert luminance between candelas per square meter (nits), foot-lamberts and stilbs — display brightness and lighting design units. A typical monitor is 250–350 nits.

Frequently asked questions

How many candela/meter² (nit)s are in one lambert?
One lambert is exactly 3,183.0988618 candela/meter² (nit)s.
How do I convert L to cd/m²?
Multiply the L value by 3,183.0988618 to get cd/m². The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 lamberts in candela/meter² (nit)s?
100 lamberts equals 318,309.88618 candela/meter² (nit)s.

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