Convert Kilocandelas per square metre to Lamberts
Convert Kilocandelas per square metre (kcd/m²) to Lamberts (L) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
L = kcd/m² × 0.3141592654
About Kilocandelas per square metre
The kilocandela per square metre (kcd/m²) equals 1 000 cd/m². The scale for HDR displays and high-brightness monitors: VESA DisplayHDR 1000 requires 1 kcd/m² peak; professional HDR mastering monitors reach 1-4 kcd/m²; an overcast sky measures ~3-8 kcd/m²; a fluorescent tube ~7 kcd/m². 1 kcd/m² = 10³ cd/m².
About Lamberts
The lambert (L) equals 10⁴/π cd/m² ≈ 3 183 cd/m², the luminance of a perfect diffuse surface emitting 1 lumen per square centimetre. The CGS practical luminance unit. An incandescent lamp globe at 3 200 K has luminance ~1 L; a clear sky is ~0.94 L. Superseded by cd/m² in SI photometry. 1 L = 10⁴/π cd/m².
Quick Reference Table
| Kilocandelas per square metre (kcd/m²) | Lamberts (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcd/m² | 0.314159 L |
| 2 kcd/m² | 0.628319 L |
| 5 kcd/m² | 1.5708 L |
| 10 kcd/m² | 3.14159 L |
| 25 kcd/m² | 7.85398 L |
| 50 kcd/m² | 15.708 L |
| 100 kcd/m² | 31.4159 L |