Convert Stilb to Candela per Square Centimeter
Convert stilbs to candelas per square centimeter by entering a value below.
How to Convert Stilbs to Candelas per Square Centimeter
The stilb and candela per square centimeter are both units of luminance. By definition, 1 stilb equals exactly 1 candelas per square centimeter. This means to convert stilbs to candelas per square centimeter, you multiply by 1.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 sb to candelas per square centimeter:
We need to convert stilbs to candelas per square centimeter
Since 1 sb = 1 cd/cm², multiply by 1
5 × 1 = 5
5 sb = 5 cd/cm²
Stilb to Candela per Square Centimeter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common stilb to candela per square centimeter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Stilbs (sb) | Candelas per Square Centimeter (cd/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 1 sb | 1 cd/cm² |
| 2 sb | 2 cd/cm² |
| 5 sb | 5 cd/cm² |
| 10 sb | 10 cd/cm² |
| 15 sb | 15 cd/cm² |
| 20 sb | 20 cd/cm² |
| 25 sb | 25 cd/cm² |
| 50 sb | 50 cd/cm² |
| 100 sb | 100 cd/cm² |
About These Units
Stilb (sb)
The stilb (sb) is the CGS unit of luminance equal to 10,000 cd/m² or 1 cd/cm². Named from Greek "stilbein" (to glitter). Very bright: 1 stilb equals a 10,000-nit display. Used in older scientific literature. One stilb ≈ 2,919 foot-lamberts.
Candela per Square Centimeter (cd/cm²)
A candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²) equals 10,000 nits and is identical to the stilb. Used for very bright light sources: LED dies, laser diodes, arc lamps. Typical white LED: 10-100 cd/cm². Extremely bright by display standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert stilbs to candelas per square centimeter?
To convert stilbs to candelas per square centimeter, multiply the value by 1. For example, 10 sb = 10 cd/cm².
How many candelas per square centimeter are in 1 stilb?
1 stilb equals 1 candelas per square centimeter.
What is the formula for stilbs to candelas per square centimeter?
The formula is: cd/cm² = sb × 1.