Convert Apostilbs to Millilamberts

Convert Apostilbs (asb) to Millilamberts (mL) instantly and accurately.

Apostilbs (asb)
Millilamberts (mL)

Conversion Formula

mL = asb × 0.1

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 Millilamberts

The millilambert (mL) equals 10/π cd/m² ≈ 3.183 cd/m². Historically used in the United States to specify projection screen luminance and oscilloscope phosphor brightness. A projection screen with luminance 1 mL ≈ 3.18 cd/m². Largely superseded by cd/m² and foot-lamberts in modern display standards. 1 mL = 10/π cd/m².

Quick Reference Table

Apostilbs (asb)Millilamberts (mL)
1 asb0.1 mL
2 asb0.2 mL
5 asb0.5 mL
10 asb1 mL
25 asb2.5 mL
50 asb5 mL
100 asb10 mL

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