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