Foot-lamberts to Nits Converter fL → nit
1 foot-lambert (fL) = 3.4262591 nits (nit). Type a value below — the conversion happens instantly, entirely on your device.
1 fL = 3.4262591 nit
1 foot-lamberts = 3.4262591 nits
1 × 3.42626 = 3.4262591
1 fL equals 3.42626 nit, so multiplying by 3.42626 converts the value. The result describes the exact same quantity — only the measuring stick changes.
How to convert foot-lamberts to nits
nits = foot-lamberts × 3.4262591 — multiply the foot-lambert value by 3.42626.
Example: 10 fL = 34.2626 nit.
To convert the other way: foot-lamberts = nits ÷ 3.4262591 — or use the dedicated nit to fL converter .
Foot-lamberts to Nits conversion table
| Foot-lamberts (fL) | Nits (nit) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.34262591 |
| 0.25 | 0.85656477 |
| 0.5 | 1.7131295 |
| 1 | 3.4262591 |
| 2 | 6.8525182 |
| 3 | 10.278777 |
| 4 | 13.705036 |
| 5 | 17.131295 |
| 6 | 20.557555 |
| 7 | 23.983814 |
| 8 | 27.410073 |
| 9 | 30.836332 |
| 10 | 34.262591 |
| 15 | 51.393886 |
| 20 | 68.525182 |
| 25 | 85.656477 |
| 30 | 102.78777 |
| 40 | 137.05036 |
| 50 | 171.31295 |
| 75 | 256.96943 |
| 100 | 342.62591 |
| 250 | 856.56477 |
| 500 | 1713.1295 |
| 1000 | 3426.2591 |
About the units
What is a foot-lambert?
A US photometric unit for the luminance of a perfectly diffusing surface, about 3.426 nits. Still quoted for cinema and projector-screen brightness (SMPTE recommends ~14 fL).
What is a nit (cd/m²)?
One candela per square metre — the standard unit of display brightness. A phone in sunlight hits 1,000+ nits; a typical laptop is 250–400; an HDR TV can reach 1,500 or more.
Frequently asked questions
How many nits are in 1 foot-lambert?
1 foot-lambert (fL) = 3.4262591 nits (nit).
What is the formula to convert foot-lamberts to nits?
nits = foot-lamberts × 3.4262591 — multiply the foot-lambert value by 3.42626.
How do I convert fL to nit without a calculator?
Multiply by 3.43 for a close estimate. Exact factor: 1 fL = 3.4262591 nit.
Is this fL-to-nit converter accurate and private?
Yes. It uses the exact internationally defined conversion factors and computes results locally in your browser — your input is never sent to a server, and the page keeps working offline.