Lumen per Square Meter Steradian to Stilb Conversion
Convert between Lumen per Square Meter Steradian and Stilb quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Lumen per Square Meter Steradian to Stilb
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 lm/(m²·sr) to sb:
Unit Information
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Lumen per Square Meter Steradian
lm/(m²·sr)
Definition
The Lumen per Square Meter Steradian is a unit of luminance that explicitly shows the relationship between luminous flux, area, and solid angle. It is dimensionally equivalent to candela per square meter and provides insight into the geometric aspects of light measurement.
History/Origin
This unit was developed to emphasize the relationship between luminous flux, surface area, and solid angle in luminance measurements. It provides a more detailed understanding of how light is distributed and measured in three-dimensional space.
Current Use
Used in advanced photometry and lighting calculations where the relationship between flux, area, and solid angle is important. Common in research applications and detailed lighting analysis where understanding the geometric aspects of light distribution is crucial.
Multiplier
1
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
Lumen per Square Meter Steradian to Stilb Conversion Table
| Lumen per Square Meter Steradian [lm/(m²·sr)] | Stilb [sb] |
|---|---|
| 1 lm/(m²·sr) | 0.0001 sb |
| 10 lm/(m²·sr) | 0.001 sb |
| 25 lm/(m²·sr) | 0.0025 sb |
| 50 lm/(m²·sr) | 0.005 sb |
| 100 lm/(m²·sr) | 0.01 sb |
| 0 lm/(m²·sr) | 0E+0 sb |
| -10 lm/(m²·sr) | -0.001 sb |
| -40 lm/(m²·sr) | -0.004 sb |
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