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Stilb to Candela per square inch Converter
Use this page to convert stilb values into candela per square inch, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 sb = 6.4516 cd/in^2
1 cd/in^2 = 0.15500031000062 sb
Example: 100 sb = 645.16 cd/in^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 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 to Candela per square inch table
| Stilb [sb] | Candela per square inch [cd/in^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 sb | 0.064516 cd/in^2 |
| 0.1 sb | 0.64516 cd/in^2 |
| 1 sb | 6.4516 cd/in^2 |
| 2 sb | 12.9032 cd/in^2 |
| 5 sb | 32.258 cd/in^2 |
| 10 sb | 64.516 cd/in^2 |
| 20 sb | 129.032 cd/in^2 |
| 50 sb | 322.58 cd/in^2 |
| 100 sb | 645.16 cd/in^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candela per square inch (cd/in^2) are in one Stilb (sb)?
One Stilb equals 6.4516 Candela per square inch.
How do you convert Stilb to Candela per square inch?
Multiply the Stilb value by 6.4516 to get the result in Candela per square inch.
How do you convert Candela per square inch back to Stilb?
Multiply the Candela per square inch value by 0.15500031000062 to get back to Stilb.
What is 100 Stilb in Candela per square inch?
100 Stilb equals 645.16 Candela per square inch.