stilb to lambert Conversion
Convert stilb to lambert with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 stilb = 0 lambert
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About stilb to lambert Conversion
Converting from stilb to lambert is a common luminance conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between stilb and lambert, providing instant results with high precision.
stilb
Definition: The stilb (symbol: sb) is a luminance unit equal to 1 candela per square centimeter (10,000 cd/m²). Measures high-intensity light sources.
History: From Greek 'stilbein' (to glitter). Used in early 20th century photometry before SI standardization.
Current use: Mostly obsolete, but occasionally appears in specialized lighting engineering contexts.
lambert
Definition: The lambert (symbol: L) is a luminance unit equal to 1/π candela per square centimeter (≈3183 cd/m²). Measures surface brightness.
History: Named after Johann Lambert. Used in early photometry before SI standardization.
Current use: Rarely used today, having been largely replaced by cd/m², but appears in some older technical literature.
Details
- From: stilb
- To: lambert
- Formula: 1 stilb = 3.1415915303 lambert
- Example: 25 stilb = 78.5397882567 lambert
stilb to lambert Conversion Table
| stilb | lambert |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0314159153 |
| 0.1 | 0.314159153 |
| 1 | 3.1415915303 |
| 2 | 6.2831830605 |
| 3 | 9.4247745908 |
| 5 | 15.7079576513 |
| 10 | 31.4159153027 |
| 20 | 62.8318306054 |
| 50 | 157.0795765135 |
| 100 | 314.1591530269 |
| 1000 | 3141.5915302692 |