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Candela per square centimeter to Stilb Converter
Use this page to convert candela per square centimeter values into stilb, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd/cm^2 = 1 sb
1 sb = 1 cd/cm^2
Example: 100 cd/cm^2 = 100 sb
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Candela per square centimeter
One candela per square centimeter is equal to 10000 candelas per square meter.
History: Centimeter-area luminance units appear in compact source and legacy photometry references.
Current use: Used for bright sources and compatibility with older photometric tables.
Also written as cd/cm^2.
Stilb
One stilb is equal to 10000 candelas per square meter.
History: The stilb is a historical CGS photometric unit based on candela per square centimeter.
Current use: Used mainly for legacy photometry and conversion-table compatibility.
Also written as sb.
Candela per square centimeter to Stilb table
| Candela per square centimeter [cd/cm^2] | Stilb [sb] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd/cm^2 | 0.01 sb |
| 0.1 cd/cm^2 | 0.1 sb |
| 1 cd/cm^2 | 1 sb |
| 2 cd/cm^2 | 2 sb |
| 5 cd/cm^2 | 5 sb |
| 10 cd/cm^2 | 10 sb |
| 20 cd/cm^2 | 20 sb |
| 50 cd/cm^2 | 50 sb |
| 100 cd/cm^2 | 100 sb |
Frequently asked questions
How many Stilb (sb) are in one Candela per square centimeter (cd/cm^2)?
One Candela per square centimeter equals 1 Stilb.
How do you convert Candela per square centimeter to Stilb?
Multiply the Candela per square centimeter value by 1 to get the result in Stilb.
How do you convert Stilb back to Candela per square centimeter?
Multiply the Stilb value by 1 to get back to Candela per square centimeter.
What is 100 Candela per square centimeter in Stilb?
100 Candela per square centimeter equals 100 Stilb.