Lamberts to Stilb
Convert lamberts to stilb (L to sb). 1 L = 0.318309886184 sb. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert lamberts to stilb
Multiply the amount in lamberts by 0.318309886184 to get stilb. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
sb = L × 0.318309886184Worked example
1 L = 0.318309886184 sb. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.
Units and assumptions
Uses candela per square metre, also called a nit. One footlambert is 1/π candela per square foot; one lambert is 10,000/π cd/m². This describes luminance in a viewing direction and does not convert display brightness into lux without geometry. Values are rounded to 12 significant figures for display.
Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.
Lamberts to Stilb table
| Lamberts (L) | Stilb (sb) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0.318309886184 |
| 5 | 1.59154943092 |
| 10 | 3.18309886184 |
| 25 | 7.95774715459 |
| 100 | 31.8309886184 |
| 1,000 | 318.309886184 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for lamberts to stilb?
sb = L × 0.318309886184. Multiply the amount in lamberts by 0.318309886184 to get stilb. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to lamberts?
Use the stilb to lamberts calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.
Can I use a different pair of units?
Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the luminance converter to browse all supported pairs.