Convert Foot-lamberts to Millilamberts

Convert Foot-lamberts (fL) to Millilamberts (mL) instantly and accurately.

Foot-lamberts (fL)
Millilamberts (mL)

Conversion Formula

mL = fL × 1.076391042

About Foot-lamberts

The foot-lambert (fL) equals 1/(π×0.09290304) cd/m² ≈ 3.426 cd/m², the luminance of a perfect diffuse surface emitting 1 lumen per square foot. The SMPTE standard for cinema screen luminance is 14 fL (≈48 cd/m²); home projectors are rated 10-35 fL. Still standard in US cinema and theatre engineering. 1 fL = 1/(π×ft²) cd/m².

About Millilamberts

The millilambert (mL) equals 10/π cd/m² ≈ 3.183 cd/m². Historically used in the United States to specify projection screen luminance and oscilloscope phosphor brightness. A projection screen with luminance 1 mL ≈ 3.18 cd/m². Largely superseded by cd/m² and foot-lamberts in modern display standards. 1 mL = 10/π cd/m².

Quick Reference Table

Foot-lamberts (fL)Millilamberts (mL)
1 fL1.07639 mL
2 fL2.15278 mL
5 fL5.38196 mL
10 fL10.7639 mL
25 fL26.9098 mL
50 fL53.8196 mL
100 fL107.639 mL

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