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Convert Lamberts to Stilbs

1 lambert = 0.31830989 stilbs. Multiply the number of lamberts by 0.318309886184.

Result
0.3183098862

1 L = 0.3183098862 sb

Multiply the number of lamberts by 0.318309886184.

Results are rounded for display. Double-check values for critical work.

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Lamberts to Stilbs table

LambertsStilbs
1 L0.31830989 sb
2 L0.63661977 sb
3 L0.95492966 sb
4 L1.2732395 sb
5 L1.5915494 sb
10 L3.1830989 sb
20 L6.3661977 sb
25 L7.9577472 sb
50 L15.915494 sb
100 L31.830989 sb
500 L159.15494 sb
1000 L318.30989 sb

About these units

The lambert (L) is a specialist or regional unit of luminance, equal to 3,183.0989 candela per square meter.

The stilb (sb) is a specialist or regional unit of luminance, equal to 10,000 candela per square meter.

Going the other way, 1 stilb = 3.1415927 lamberts. Screen brightness is quoted in nits — candela per square metre. Cinema and projection work still uses foot-lamberts.

Frequently asked

How many stilbs are in a lambert?
1 lambert = 0.31830989 stilbs.
How do you convert lamberts to stilbs?
Multiply the number of lamberts by 0.318309886184.
What is 10 L in sb?
10 L = 3.1830989 sb.

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