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Foot-lambert to Stilb Converter
Use this page to convert foot-lambert values into stilb, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 fL = 0.000342625909963539 sb
1 sb = 2,918.63507960159 fL
Example: 100 fL = 0.0342625909963539 sb
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Foot-lambert
One foot-lambert is equal to 3.42625909963539 candelas per square meter.
History: Foot-lambert became common in cinema projection and US lighting practice.
Current use: Used for projection screens, cinema, signage, and display brightness references.
Also written as fL.
Stilb
One stilb is equal to 10000 candelas per square meter.
History: The stilb is a historical CGS photometric unit based on candela per square centimeter.
Current use: Used mainly for legacy photometry and conversion-table compatibility.
Also written as sb.
Foot-lambert to Stilb table
| Foot-lambert [fL] | Stilb [sb] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 fL | 0.00000342625909963539 sb |
| 0.1 fL | 0.0000342625909963539 sb |
| 1 fL | 0.000342625909963539 sb |
| 2 fL | 0.000685251819927078 sb |
| 5 fL | 0.0017131295498177 sb |
| 10 fL | 0.00342625909963539 sb |
| 20 fL | 0.00685251819927078 sb |
| 50 fL | 0.017131295498177 sb |
| 100 fL | 0.0342625909963539 sb |
Frequently asked questions
How many Stilb (sb) are in one Foot-lambert (fL)?
One Foot-lambert equals 0.000342625909963539 Stilb.
How do you convert Foot-lambert to Stilb?
Multiply the Foot-lambert value by 0.000342625909963539 to get the result in Stilb.
How do you convert Stilb back to Foot-lambert?
Multiply the Stilb value by 2,918.63507960159 to get back to Foot-lambert.
What is 100 Foot-lambert in Stilb?
100 Foot-lambert equals 0.0342625909963539 Stilb.
