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Lambert to Stilb

Convert Lambert to Stilb and get the exact value instantly.

1 L = 0.3183098862 sb

About this conversion

To convert Lambert to Stilb, multiply the number of Lambert by 0.3183098862.

Luminance — how bright a surface looks — is measured in candelas per square metre, marketed as nits for displays, with older stilb, lambert and foot-lambert units in optics.

Conversion table

Lambert (L)Stilb (sb)
1 L0.3183098862 sb
2 L0.6366197724 sb
5 L1.591549431 sb
10 L3.183098862 sb
100 L31.83098862 sb

How to use this converter

  1. Enter your Lambert value

    Type any number into the Lambert field. It starts at 1 so you can read the rate straight away.

  2. Read the Stilb result

    The amount in Stilb updates as you type, so there is no button to press and nothing to wait for.

  3. Swap or keep exploring

    Use the swap control to flip the direction, or pick a related conversion from the list below.

Frequently asked

How many Stilb are in one Lambert?
One Lambert equals 0.3183098862 sb. Enter any amount above to get an exact figure for your own value.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact international definition of each unit and computes on your device, so the only rounding is for display.
Do you upload the numbers I enter?
No. The Lambert to Stilb conversion runs entirely in your browser tab, and nothing you type is sent to a server.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.

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