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Nit to Stilb Converter

Use this page to convert nit values into stilb, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.

Nit

One nit is equal to one candela per square meter.

History: Nit is a convenient name for candela per square meter, widely adopted in display specifications.

Current use: Used for monitors, TVs, phones, projectors, dashboards, and HDR displays.

Also written as nt.

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.

Nit to Stilb table

Nit [nt]Stilb [sb]
0.01 nt0.000001 sb
0.1 nt0.00001 sb
1 nt0.0001 sb
2 nt0.0002 sb
5 nt0.0005 sb
10 nt0.001 sb
20 nt0.002 sb
50 nt0.005 sb
100 nt0.01 sb

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Stilb (sb) are in one Nit (nt)?

    One Nit equals 0.0001 Stilb.

  • How do you convert Nit to Stilb?

    Multiply the Nit value by 0.0001 to get the result in Stilb.

  • How do you convert Stilb back to Nit?

    Multiply the Stilb value by 10,000 to get back to Nit.

  • What is 100 Nit in Stilb?

    100 Nit equals 0.01 Stilb.