Absolute Magnitude to Stellar Luminosity Converter
Conversion Formula:
L/L☉ = 10(0.4 × (4.83 - M))
M = 4.83 - 2.5 × log10(L/L☉)
L/L☉ = 10(0.4 × (4.83 - M))
M = 4.83 - 2.5 × log10(L/L☉)
Result
Luminosity (L/L☉): 1.00
This star has the same luminosity as our Sun.
Reference Values
Sun (G2V):
M = 4.83, L = 1.00 L☉
Sirius A (A1V):
M = 1.42, L = 25.4 L☉
Betelgeuse (M2I):
M = -5.85, L = 126,000 L☉
Proxima Cen (M5.5V):
M = 15.60, L = 0.0017 L☉