Stilbs to Candela/meter² (nit)s (sb to cd/m²)

Free online stilb to candela/meter² (nit) converter. Type a value, get an instant exact result — plus the formula, a ready-made conversion table, and reverse conversion.

LUMINANCE CONVERTER — INSTANT RESULT
Formula: multiply the stilb value by 10,000 — i.e. cd/m² = sb × 10,000
Quick check: 1 sb = 10,000 cd/m²

Stilbs to Candela/meter² (nit)s conversion table

Stilbs (sb)Candela/meter² (nit)s (cd/m²)
1 sb10,000 cd/m²
2 sb20,000 cd/m²
3 sb30,000 cd/m²
4 sb40,000 cd/m²
5 sb50,000 cd/m²
6 sb60,000 cd/m²
7 sb70,000 cd/m²
8 sb80,000 cd/m²
9 sb90,000 cd/m²
10 sb100,000 cd/m²
15 sb150,000 cd/m²
20 sb200,000 cd/m²
25 sb250,000 cd/m²
30 sb300,000 cd/m²
40 sb400,000 cd/m²
50 sb500,000 cd/m²
75 sb750,000 cd/m²
100 sb1,000,000 cd/m²
250 sb2,500,000 cd/m²
500 sb5,000,000 cd/m²
1,000 sb10,000,000 cd/m²

How to convert stilbs to candela/meter² (nit)s

To convert stilbs to candela/meter² (nit)s, multiply the amount in stilbs by 10,000. For example, 10 sb = 100,000 cd/m². To convert in the other direction, divide by the same factor, or use the ⇄ swap button above.

Convert luminance between candelas per square meter (nits), foot-lamberts and stilbs — display brightness and lighting design units. A typical monitor is 250–350 nits.

Frequently asked questions

How many candela/meter² (nit)s are in one stilb?
One stilb is exactly 10,000 candela/meter² (nit)s.
How do I convert sb to cd/m²?
Multiply the sb value by 10,000 to get cd/m². The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 stilbs in candela/meter² (nit)s?
100 stilbs equals 1,000,000 candela/meter² (nit)s.

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