Convert Lamberts to Millicandelas per square metre
Convert Lamberts (L) to Millicandelas per square metre (mcd/m²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
mcd/m² = L × 3183098.862
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 An incandescent lamp globe at 3 200 K has luminance ~1 L; a clear sky is ~0.94 L. Superseded by cd/m² in SI photometry. 1 L = 10⁴/π cd/m².
About Millicandelas per square metre
The millicandela per square metre (mcd/m²) equals 10⁻³ cd/m². The luminance of a moonless night sky is ~10⁻³ cd/m²; a quarter-moon sky ~10⁻² cd/m². OLED screens in deep-black mode and unlit LCD panels measure a few mcd/m². Also the range for very dim indicator lamps. 1 mcd/m² = 10⁻³ cd/m².
Quick Reference Table
| Lamberts (L) | Millicandelas per square metre (mcd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 3183100 mcd/m² |
| 2 L | 6366200 mcd/m² |
| 5 L | 15915500 mcd/m² |
| 10 L | 31831000 mcd/m² |
| 25 L | 79577500 mcd/m² |
| 50 L | 159155000 mcd/m² |
| 100 L | 318310000 mcd/m² |