Convert Apostilbs to Microcandelas per square metre

Convert Apostilbs (asb) to Microcandelas per square metre (µcd/m²) instantly and accurately.

Apostilbs (asb)
Microcandelas per square metre (µcd/m²)

Conversion Formula

µcd/m² = asb × 318309.8862

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 Microcandelas per square metre

The microcandela per square metre (µcd/m²) equals 10⁻⁶ cd/m². Used in precision dark-sky photometry and in measuring the luminance of unlit passive surfaces. OLED deep-black levels are typically 0.0001-0.01 cd/m², about 100-10 000 times larger than this scale. 1 µcd/m² = 10⁻⁶ cd/m².

Quick Reference Table

Apostilbs (asb)Microcandelas per square metre (µcd/m²)
1 asb318310 µcd/m²
2 asb636620 µcd/m²
5 asb1591550 µcd/m²
10 asb3183100 µcd/m²
25 asb7957750 µcd/m²
50 asb15915500 µcd/m²
100 asb31831000 µcd/m²

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