Blondel to Stilb Conversion
Convert between Blondel and Stilb quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Blondel to Stilb
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 blondel to sb:
Unit Information
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Blondel
blondel
Definition
The Blondel is a non-SI unit of luminance equal to 0.3183098862 candela per square meter, identical to the apostilb. It is named after the French physicist André Blondel and is used in some specialized photometric applications.
History/Origin
Named after the French physicist André Blondel, this unit was developed as part of early photometric systems. It is identical to the apostilb and provides an alternative way to express low luminance values in certain technical and historical contexts.
Current Use
Used in specialized photometric applications and historical contexts where the Blondel unit is preferred. Occasionally found in older technical specifications and certain branches of photometry where traditional units are still used.
Multiplier
0.318
Offset
0
Stilb
sb
Definition
The Stilb is a CGS unit of luminance, equal to 10,000 candela per square meter. It was part of the centimeter-gram-second system and is still used in some specialized applications, particularly in older scientific literature and certain technical contexts.
History/Origin
The stilb was originally defined in the CGS system as a unit of luminance, named after the Greek word for brightness. It was widely used in early photometry and lighting science before the adoption of SI units became standard in most applications.
Current Use
Still used in some specialized scientific applications, particularly in older technical specifications and certain branches of photometry. While largely replaced by SI units, it occasionally appears in historical contexts and specialized measurement systems.
Multiplier
10000
Offset
0
Blondel to Stilb Conversion Table
| Blondel [blondel] | Stilb [sb] |
|---|---|
| 1 blondel | 0.000032 sb |
| 10 blondel | 0.000318 sb |
| 25 blondel | 0.000796 sb |
| 50 blondel | 0.001592 sb |
| 100 blondel | 0.003183 sb |
| 0 blondel | 0E+0 sb |
| -10 blondel | -0.000318 sb |
| -40 blondel | -0.001273 sb |
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