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Stilb to Candela per square meter Converter
Use this page to convert stilb values into candela per square meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 sb = 10,000 cd/m^2
1 cd/m^2 = 0.0001 sb
Example: 100 sb = 1,000,000 cd/m^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 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 to Candela per square meter table
| Stilb [sb] | Candela per square meter [cd/m^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 sb | 100 cd/m^2 |
| 0.1 sb | 1,000 cd/m^2 |
| 1 sb | 10,000 cd/m^2 |
| 2 sb | 20,000 cd/m^2 |
| 5 sb | 50,000 cd/m^2 |
| 10 sb | 100,000 cd/m^2 |
| 20 sb | 200,000 cd/m^2 |
| 50 sb | 500,000 cd/m^2 |
| 100 sb | 1,000,000 cd/m^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candela per square meter (cd/m^2) are in one Stilb (sb)?
One Stilb equals 10,000 Candela per square meter.
How do you convert Stilb to Candela per square meter?
Multiply the Stilb value by 10,000 to get the result in Candela per square meter.
How do you convert Candela per square meter back to Stilb?
Multiply the Candela per square meter value by 0.0001 to get back to Stilb.
What is 100 Stilb in Candela per square meter?
100 Stilb equals 1,000,000 Candela per square meter.