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... Stilb = ... Foot-lambert
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Stilb to Foot-lambert Converter
Use this page to convert stilb values into foot-lambert, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 sb = 2,918.63507960159 fL
1 fL = 0.000342625909963539 sb
Example: 100 sb = 291,863.507960159 fL
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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
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 to Foot-lambert table
| Stilb [sb] | Foot-lambert [fL] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 sb | 29.1863507960159 fL |
| 0.1 sb | 291.863507960159 fL |
| 1 sb | 2,918.63507960159 fL |
| 2 sb | 5,837.27015920317 fL |
| 5 sb | 14,593.1753980079 fL |
| 10 sb | 29,186.3507960159 fL |
| 20 sb | 58,372.7015920317 fL |
| 50 sb | 145,931.753980079 fL |
| 100 sb | 291,863.507960159 fL |
Frequently asked questions
How many Foot-lambert (fL) are in one Stilb (sb)?
One Stilb equals 2,918.63507960159 Foot-lambert.
How do you convert Stilb to Foot-lambert?
Multiply the Stilb value by 2,918.63507960159 to get the result in Foot-lambert.
How do you convert Foot-lambert back to Stilb?
Multiply the Foot-lambert value by 0.000342625909963539 to get back to Stilb.
What is 100 Stilb in Foot-lambert?
100 Stilb equals 291,863.507960159 Foot-lambert.
