What does lumen per square meter per steradian measure?

It measures luminance, indicating the brightness of a surface per projected area per solid angle, equivalent to candela per square meter.

Why would I convert lumen/sq. meter/steradian to skot?

To interpret or compare very low light luminance values found in older scientific studies or legacy equipment using the skot unit.

Is skot still used in modern luminance measurements?

No, skot is an outdated unit superseded by SI units like candela per square meter and mainly appears in historical contexts.

How to Convert from Lumen/sq. meter/steradian to Skot?

Convert luminance values from lumen per square meter per steradian to skot with this easy-to-use online tool. Ideal for interpreting historical and low-light luminance data.

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Lumen/sq. meter/steradian to Skot Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter translates luminance measurements expressed in lumen per square meter per steradian into skot, an obsolete unit for very low light levels. It helps users analyze and compare legacy luminance data with modern standards.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the luminance value in lumen per square meter per steradian.
Select the input unit as lumen/sq. meter/steradian.
Choose the output unit as skot.
Click convert to get the luminance equivalent in skot.

Key Features

Converts luminance from lumen/sq. meter/steradian to skot accurately based on known values.
Simple interface designed for easy input and conversion.
Supports use in vision science, photometry, and historical lighting research.

Examples

1 lm/m²/sr equals 3141.5927 skot
0.5 lm/m²/sr equals 1570.7963 skot

Common Use Cases

Interpreting low-luminance measurements from historical lighting studies.
Converting legacy data in photometry and vision science for comparison with current units.
Analyzing very low light conditions in scientific research related to dark-adapted vision.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the luminance units before conversion to avoid errors.
Use the conversion when dealing with archival or legacy data involving skot units.
Refer to modern SI units for practical luminance measurement and reporting.

Limitations

Skot is a deprecated and non-SI photometric unit not used in current practice.
Conversions mainly support archival, interpretive, or calibration needs rather than practical measurements.
Accuracy may be affected due to the obsolescence of the skot unit and variations in photometric standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does lumen per square meter per steradian measure?: It measures luminance, indicating the brightness of a surface per projected area per solid angle, equivalent to candela per square meter.
Why would I convert lumen/sq. meter/steradian to skot?: To interpret or compare very low light luminance values found in older scientific studies or legacy equipment using the skot unit.
Is skot still used in modern luminance measurements?: No, skot is an outdated unit superseded by SI units like candela per square meter and mainly appears in historical contexts.

Key Terminology

Lumen per square meter per steradian: A measure of luminance indicating luminous intensity per unit area per unit solid angle, equivalent to candela per square meter.
Skot: An obsolete photometric unit used to describe very low luminance levels under scotopic vision, no longer in modern use.
Luminance: The brightness of a surface as perceived in a particular direction, quantified in units such as candela per square meter.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is lumen/sq. meter/steradian equivalent to in SI units?

Skot

Candela per square meter

Lux

What is the skot unit primarily used for?

Measuring daylight luminance

Describing very low luminance under dark-adapted vision

Quantifying sound levels

Why might someone convert luminance values to skot today?

For modern display brightness calibration

To interpret low-light data from older studies

To measure luminous flux

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