Bril to Stilb Conversion

Convert between Bril and Stilb quickly and accurately.

From Bril

bril

To Stilb

How to Convert Bril to Stilb

Conversion Formula

1 bril = 3E-12 sb

1 sb = 314159265358.97 bril

Example

Convert 15 bril to sb:

15 bril = 15 × 3E-12 sb = 5E-11 sb

Unit Information

Learn about the luminance units you're converting between

Bril

bril

Definition

The Bril is a very small unit of luminance equal to 3.1830988618379E-8 candela per square meter. It is used for measuring extremely low luminance values, such as those found in very dim light sources or specialized low-light measurement applications.

History/Origin

This unit was developed for applications requiring measurement of extremely low luminance values. The name "bril" suggests brightness, and it provides a practical way to express very small luminance values without using scientific notation.

Current Use

Used in specialized low-light measurement applications, night vision research, and photometry where extremely low luminance values need to be measured and expressed. Common in research applications and precision photometric measurements.

Multiplier

3E-8

Offset

Stilb

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