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Lambert to Stilb Converter
Use this page to convert lambert values into stilb, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 L = 0.318309886183791 sb
1 sb = 3.14159265358979 L
Example: 100 L = 31.8309886183791 sb
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Lambert
One lambert is equal to 3183.0988618379 candelas per square meter.
History: The lambert is named after Johann Heinrich Lambert and was used in older photometry.
Current use: Used mainly in legacy photometric references and surface brightness conversions.
Also written as L.
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.
Lambert to Stilb table
| Lambert [L] | Stilb [sb] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 L | 0.00318309886183791 sb |
| 0.1 L | 0.0318309886183791 sb |
| 1 L | 0.318309886183791 sb |
| 2 L | 0.636619772367581 sb |
| 5 L | 1.59154943091895 sb |
| 10 L | 3.18309886183791 sb |
| 20 L | 6.36619772367581 sb |
| 50 L | 15.9154943091895 sb |
| 100 L | 31.8309886183791 sb |
Frequently asked questions
How many Stilb (sb) are in one Lambert (L)?
One Lambert equals 0.318309886183791 Stilb.
How do you convert Lambert to Stilb?
Multiply the Lambert value by 0.318309886183791 to get the result in Stilb.
How do you convert Stilb back to Lambert?
Multiply the Stilb value by 3.14159265358979 to get back to Lambert.
What is 100 Lambert in Stilb?
100 Lambert equals 31.8309886183791 Stilb.