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Luminance refers to the amount of light emitted, reflected, or transmitted by a surface or object per unit area. It measures the brightness or intensity of the light perceived by an observer. Check FAQs
Lv=Evπ
Lv - Luminance?Ev - Illumination Intensity?π - Archimedes' constant?

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0.3247Edit=1.02Edit3.1416
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Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Lv=Evπ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Lv=1.02lxπ
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Lv=1.02lx3.1416
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Lv=1.023.1416
Next Step Evaluate
Lv=0.324676083907466lx
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Lv=0.324676083907466cd*sr/m²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Lv=0.3247cd*sr/m²

Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Luminance
Luminance refers to the amount of light emitted, reflected, or transmitted by a surface or object per unit area. It measures the brightness or intensity of the light perceived by an observer.
Symbol: Lv
Measurement: IlluminanceUnit: cd*sr/m²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Illumination Intensity
Illumination intensity refers to the level or strength of light in a given area. It quantifies the amount of light reaching a surface and is typically measured in units such as lux or foot-candles.
Symbol: Ev
Measurement: IlluminanceUnit: lx
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Luminance

​Go Inverse Square Law
Lv=Itd2

Other formulas in Methods of Lighting category

​Go Specific Consumption
S.C.=2PinCP
​Go Utilization Factor of Electrical Energy
UF=LrLe
​Go Luminous Intensity
Iv=Lmω
​Go Beer-Lambert Law
It=Ioexp(-βcx)

How to Evaluate Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces?

Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces evaluator uses Luminance = Illumination Intensity/pi to evaluate the Luminance, The Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces formula is defined as the brightness of a Lambertian surface appears uniform from any direction of view; in other words, the luminance of the surface is isotropic. Lambertian surfaces are often referred to as ideal diffusion surfaces. Luminance is denoted by Lv symbol.

How to evaluate Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces, enter Illumination Intensity (Ev) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces

What is the formula to find Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces?
The formula of Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces is expressed as Luminance = Illumination Intensity/pi. Here is an example- 0.324676 = 1.02/pi.
How to calculate Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces?
With Illumination Intensity (Ev) we can find Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces using the formula - Luminance = Illumination Intensity/pi. This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Luminance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Luminance-
  • Luminance=Intensity of Transmitted Light/Distance^2OpenImg
Can the Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces be negative?
Yes, the Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces, measured in Illuminance can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces?
Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces is usually measured using the Candela Steradian per Sq Meter[cd*sr/m²] for Illuminance. Lux[cd*sr/m²] are the few other units in which Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces can be measured.
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