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Stilb to Lambert Converter
Use this page to convert stilb values into lambert, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 sb = 3.14159265358979 L
1 L = 0.318309886183791 sb
Example: 100 sb = 314.159265358979 L
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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.
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 to Lambert table
| Stilb [sb] | Lambert [L] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 sb | 0.0314159265358979 L |
| 0.1 sb | 0.314159265358979 L |
| 1 sb | 3.14159265358979 L |
| 2 sb | 6.28318530717959 L |
| 5 sb | 15.707963267949 L |
| 10 sb | 31.4159265358979 L |
| 20 sb | 62.8318530717959 L |
| 50 sb | 157.07963267949 L |
| 100 sb | 314.159265358979 L |
Frequently asked questions
How many Lambert (L) are in one Stilb (sb)?
One Stilb equals 3.14159265358979 Lambert.
How do you convert Stilb to Lambert?
Multiply the Stilb value by 3.14159265358979 to get the result in Lambert.
How do you convert Lambert back to Stilb?
Multiply the Lambert value by 0.318309886183791 to get back to Stilb.
What is 100 Stilb in Lambert?
100 Stilb equals 314.159265358979 Lambert.