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Stilb to Candela per square centimeter Converter
Use this page to convert stilb values into candela per square centimeter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 sb = 1 cd/cm^2
1 cd/cm^2 = 1 sb
Example: 100 sb = 100 cd/cm^2
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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
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 to Candela per square centimeter table
| Stilb [sb] | Candela per square centimeter [cd/cm^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 sb | 0.01 cd/cm^2 |
| 0.1 sb | 0.1 cd/cm^2 |
| 1 sb | 1 cd/cm^2 |
| 2 sb | 2 cd/cm^2 |
| 5 sb | 5 cd/cm^2 |
| 10 sb | 10 cd/cm^2 |
| 20 sb | 20 cd/cm^2 |
| 50 sb | 50 cd/cm^2 |
| 100 sb | 100 cd/cm^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candela per square centimeter (cd/cm^2) are in one Stilb (sb)?
One Stilb equals 1 Candela per square centimeter.
How do you convert Stilb to Candela per square centimeter?
Multiply the Stilb value by 1 to get the result in Candela per square centimeter.
How do you convert Candela per square centimeter back to Stilb?
Multiply the Candela per square centimeter value by 1 to get back to Stilb.
What is 100 Stilb in Candela per square centimeter?
100 Stilb equals 100 Candela per square centimeter.