Convert Millilamberts to Apostilbs

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

Millilamberts (mL)
Apostilbs (asb)

Conversion Formula

asb = mL × 10

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 Largely superseded by cd/m² and foot-lamberts in modern display standards. 1 mL = 10/π cd/m².

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.

Quick Reference Table

Millilamberts (mL)Apostilbs (asb)
1 mL10 asb
2 mL20 asb
5 mL50 asb
10 mL100 asb
25 mL250 asb
50 mL500 asb
100 mL1000 asb

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