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Candela per square inch to Stilb Converter
Use this page to convert candela per square inch values into stilb, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd/in^2 = 0.15500031000062 sb
1 sb = 6.4516 cd/in^2
Example: 100 cd/in^2 = 15.500031000062 sb
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Candela per square inch
One candela per square inch is equal to 1 / in^2 candelas per square meter.
History: Square-inch luminance units are useful for small bright emitting surfaces.
Current use: Used for compact sources, display elements, and legacy inch-based data.
Also written as cd/in^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 inch to Stilb table
| Candela per square inch [cd/in^2] | Stilb [sb] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd/in^2 | 0.0015500031000062 sb |
| 0.1 cd/in^2 | 0.015500031000062 sb |
| 1 cd/in^2 | 0.15500031000062 sb |
| 2 cd/in^2 | 0.31000062000124 sb |
| 5 cd/in^2 | 0.7750015500031 sb |
| 10 cd/in^2 | 1.5500031000062 sb |
| 20 cd/in^2 | 3.1000062000124 sb |
| 50 cd/in^2 | 7.750015500031 sb |
| 100 cd/in^2 | 15.500031000062 sb |
Frequently asked questions
How many Stilb (sb) are in one Candela per square inch (cd/in^2)?
One Candela per square inch equals 0.15500031000062 Stilb.
How do you convert Candela per square inch to Stilb?
Multiply the Candela per square inch value by 0.15500031000062 to get the result in Stilb.
How do you convert Stilb back to Candela per square inch?
Multiply the Stilb value by 6.4516 to get back to Candela per square inch.
What is 100 Candela per square inch in Stilb?
100 Candela per square inch equals 15.500031000062 Stilb.