Convert candela/square metre to stilb

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Candela/Square Metre

The candela per square metre (cd/m²) is the SI unit of luminance, measuring the luminous intensity per unit area of light travelling in a given direction. It is also known as the nit. It is used to characterise the brightness of display screens and other light sources.

Stilb

The stilb (sb) is a unit of luminance in the CGS system of units. One stilb equals one candela per square centimetre, or 10,000 candelas per square metre. The term was coined by the French physicist André Blondel in 1921.

Candela/Square Metre to Stilb conversion table

Candela/Square Metre	Stilb	Stilb	Candela/Square Metre
1	0.0001	1	10000
2	0.0002	2	20000
3	0.0003	3	30000
5	0.0005	5	50000
10	0.001	10	100000
20	0.002	20	200000
25	0.0025	25	250000
50	0.005	50	500000
100	0.01	100	1E+06
250	0.025	250	2.5E+06
500	0.05	500	5E+06
1000	0.1	1000	1E+07

How to convert Candela/Square Metre to Stilb

1 cd/m² = 0.0001 sb. To convert any value, multiply it by 0.0001. For example, 25 cd/m² = 0.0025 sb.

Frequently asked questions

How many sb are there in one cd/m²?: One cd/m² is equal to 0.0001 sb.
How do you convert Candela/Square Metre to Stilb?: Multiply the value in Candela/Square Metre by 0.0001 to get the result in Stilb.
How much is 25 cd/m² in sb?: 25 cd/m² is equal to 0.0025 sb.
How do you convert Stilb back to Candela/Square Metre?: Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Stilb by 10000 to get Candela/Square Metre.