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Candela per square meter to Stilb Converter
Use this page to convert candela per square meter values into stilb, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd/m^2 = 0.0001 sb
1 sb = 10,000 cd/m^2
Example: 100 cd/m^2 = 0.01 sb
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Candela per square meter
Candela per square meter measures luminous intensity per projected area.
History: Candela per square meter is the SI expression for luminance and is also called the nit.
Current use: Used for displays, lighting design, imaging, photometry, visual ergonomics, and optical engineering.
Also written as cd/m^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 meter to Stilb table
| Candela per square meter [cd/m^2] | Stilb [sb] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd/m^2 | 0.000001 sb |
| 0.1 cd/m^2 | 0.00001 sb |
| 1 cd/m^2 | 0.0001 sb |
| 2 cd/m^2 | 0.0002 sb |
| 5 cd/m^2 | 0.0005 sb |
| 10 cd/m^2 | 0.001 sb |
| 20 cd/m^2 | 0.002 sb |
| 50 cd/m^2 | 0.005 sb |
| 100 cd/m^2 | 0.01 sb |
Frequently asked questions
How many Stilb (sb) are in one Candela per square meter (cd/m^2)?
One Candela per square meter equals 0.0001 Stilb.
How do you convert Candela per square meter to Stilb?
Multiply the Candela per square meter value by 0.0001 to get the result in Stilb.
How do you convert Stilb back to Candela per square meter?
Multiply the Stilb value by 10,000 to get back to Candela per square meter.
What is 100 Candela per square meter in Stilb?
100 Candela per square meter equals 0.01 Stilb.