Spectral Luminous Efficacy Formula

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Spectral Luminous Efficacy is a measure of how well a light source produces visible light. It is the ratio of luminous flux to power, measured in lumens per watt (lm/w). Check FAQs
Kλ=KmVλ
Kλ - Spectral Luminous Efficacy?Km - Maximum Sensitivity?Vλ - Photopic Efficiency Value?

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2561.22Edit=55.8Edit45.9Edit
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Spectral Luminous Efficacy Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Kλ=KmVλ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Kλ=55.8lm/W45.9
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Kλ=55.845.9
LAST Step Evaluate
Kλ=2561.22lm/W

Spectral Luminous Efficacy Formula Elements

Variables
Spectral Luminous Efficacy
Spectral Luminous Efficacy is a measure of how well a light source produces visible light. It is the ratio of luminous flux to power, measured in lumens per watt (lm/w).
Symbol: Kλ
Measurement: Luminous EfficacyUnit: lm/W
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Maximum Sensitivity
The maximum sensitivity for photopic vision, which occur at 555nm.
Symbol: Km
Measurement: Luminous EfficacyUnit: lm/W
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Photopic Efficiency Value
Photopic efficiency value of the photopic spectral luminous efficiency function for that wavelength.
Symbol: Vλ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Spectral Luminous Efficacy?

Spectral Luminous Efficacy evaluator uses Spectral Luminous Efficacy = Maximum Sensitivity*Photopic Efficiency Value to evaluate the Spectral Luminous Efficacy, The Spectral Luminous Efficacy formula is defined as a luminous efficiency function or luminosity function represents the average spectral sensitivity of human visual perception of light. Spectral Luminous Efficacy is denoted by Kλ symbol.

How to evaluate Spectral Luminous Efficacy using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Spectral Luminous Efficacy, enter Maximum Sensitivity (Km) & Photopic Efficiency Value (Vλ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Spectral Luminous Efficacy

What is the formula to find Spectral Luminous Efficacy?
The formula of Spectral Luminous Efficacy is expressed as Spectral Luminous Efficacy = Maximum Sensitivity*Photopic Efficiency Value. Here is an example- 2561.22 = 55.8*45.9.
How to calculate Spectral Luminous Efficacy?
With Maximum Sensitivity (Km) & Photopic Efficiency Value (Vλ) we can find Spectral Luminous Efficacy using the formula - Spectral Luminous Efficacy = Maximum Sensitivity*Photopic Efficiency Value.
Can the Spectral Luminous Efficacy be negative?
Yes, the Spectral Luminous Efficacy, measured in Luminous Efficacy can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Spectral Luminous Efficacy?
Spectral Luminous Efficacy is usually measured using the Lumen Per Watt[lm/W] for Luminous Efficacy. Lumen Per Kilowatt[lm/W] are the few other units in which Spectral Luminous Efficacy can be measured.
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