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Kilocandela per square meter to Stilb Converter
Use this page to convert kilocandela per square meter values into stilb, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 kcd/m^2 = 0.1 sb
1 sb = 10 kcd/m^2
Example: 100 kcd/m^2 = 10 sb
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Kilocandela per square meter
One kilocandela per square meter is equal to 1000 candelas per square meter.
History: Kilocandela scaling keeps high luminance values easier to read.
Current use: Used for bright displays, signage, optical sources, and HDR-related measurements.
Also written as kcd/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.
Kilocandela per square meter to Stilb table
| Kilocandela per square meter [kcd/m^2] | Stilb [sb] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kcd/m^2 | 0.001 sb |
| 0.1 kcd/m^2 | 0.01 sb |
| 1 kcd/m^2 | 0.1 sb |
| 2 kcd/m^2 | 0.2 sb |
| 5 kcd/m^2 | 0.5 sb |
| 10 kcd/m^2 | 1 sb |
| 20 kcd/m^2 | 2 sb |
| 50 kcd/m^2 | 5 sb |
| 100 kcd/m^2 | 10 sb |
Frequently asked questions
How many Stilb (sb) are in one Kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m^2)?
One Kilocandela per square meter equals 0.1 Stilb.
How do you convert Kilocandela per square meter to Stilb?
Multiply the Kilocandela per square meter value by 0.1 to get the result in Stilb.
How do you convert Stilb back to Kilocandela per square meter?
Multiply the Stilb value by 10 to get back to Kilocandela per square meter.
What is 100 Kilocandela per square meter in Stilb?
100 Kilocandela per square meter equals 10 Stilb.