Convert Apostilbs to Meganits

Convert Apostilbs (asb) to Meganits (Mcd/m²) instantly and accurately.

Apostilbs (asb)
Meganits (Mcd/m²)

Conversion Formula

Mcd/m² = asb × 3.183098862e-7

About Apostilbs

The apostilb (asb) equals 1/π cd/m² ≈ 0.3183 cd/m², defined as the luminance of a perfectly diffuse Lambertian surface with an exitance of 1 lm/m². Introduced by the CIE in 1940 and used in European photometry standards and retinal illuminance calculations. 1 asb = 1/π cd/m² ≈ 0.3183 cd/m².

About Meganits

The meganit (Mcd/m²) equals 10⁶ cd/m². The scale for extreme light sources: outdoor LED video walls at peak brightness reach 3-10 Mcd/m²; laser exit apertures are typically 10-10 000 Mcd/m²; the solar disc at zenith has luminance ≈1 600 Mcd/m² (1.6×10⁹ cd/m²). Used in laser safety and high-power illumination. 1 Mcd/m² = 10⁶ cd/m².

Quick Reference Table

Apostilbs (asb)Meganits (Mcd/m²)
1 asb3.183 × 10-7 Mcd/m²
2 asb6.366 × 10-7 Mcd/m²
5 asb1.592 × 10-6 Mcd/m²
10 asb3.183 × 10-6 Mcd/m²
25 asb7.958 × 10-6 Mcd/m²
50 asb1.592 × 10-5 Mcd/m²
100 asb3.183 × 10-5 Mcd/m²

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