Converting from Lambert (L) to Candela per Square Inch (cd/in²) | Luminance

What is Lambert (L)

Lambert (L) is a unit of luminance that represents the intensity of light emitted or reflected from a surface. It is commonly used in photography and lighting design to measure brightness.

What is Candela per Square Inch (cd/in²)

Candela per Square Inch (cd/in²) is a unit of luminance that measures the light intensity falling on or emitted from a surface per square inch. It is often used in engineering and display technologies.

Conversion Formulas

• To convert from Lambert (L) to Candela per Square Inch (cd/in²), use the formula: cd/in2=L×0.2053608

• To convert from Candela per Square Inch (cd/in²) to Lambert (L), use the formula: L=cd/in2×4.869478

Examples

1. Converting 4 Lambert (L) to Candela per Square Inch:

4L×0.2053608=0.8214432cd/in2

2. Converting 3 Candela per Square Inch to Lambert (L):

3cd/in2×4.869478=14.60844L

3. Converting 5 Lambert (L) to Candela per Square Inch:

5L×0.2053608=1.026804cd/in2

4. Converting 5 Candela per Square Inch to Lambert (L):

5cd/in2×4.869478=24.34739L

Use this information to perform conversions between Lambert (L) and Candela per Square Inch (cd/in²) for your lighting and display projects.