Convert Stilb to Candela per Square Inch
Input the number of stilbs you want to convert to candelas per square inch.
How to Convert Stilbs to Candelas per Square Inch
The stilb and candela per square inch are both units of luminance. 1 stilb equals 6.4516 candelas per square inch. This means to convert stilbs to candelas per square inch, you multiply by 6.4516.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 sb to candelas per square inch:
We need to convert stilbs to candelas per square inch
Since 1 sb = 6.4516 cd/in², multiply by 6.4516
5 × 6.4516 = 32.258
5 sb = 32.258 cd/in²
Stilb to Candela per Square Inch Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common stilb to candela per square inch conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Stilbs (sb) | Candelas per Square Inch (cd/in²) |
|---|---|
| 1 sb | 6.4516 cd/in² |
| 2 sb | 12.9032 cd/in² |
| 5 sb | 32.258 cd/in² |
| 10 sb | 64.516 cd/in² |
| 15 sb | 96.774 cd/in² |
| 20 sb | 129.032 cd/in² |
| 25 sb | 161.29 cd/in² |
| 50 sb | 322.58 cd/in² |
| 100 sb | 645.16 cd/in² |
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 Inch (cd/in²)
Candelas per square inch (cd/in²) equals 1,550 nits. Used for specifying small, bright light sources in imperial units. One cd/in² ≈ 452 foot-lamberts. Rarely used; metric units preferred for technical specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert stilbs to candelas per square inch?
To convert stilbs to candelas per square inch, multiply the value by 6.4516. For example, 10 sb = 64.516 cd/in².
How many candelas per square inch are in 1 stilb?
1 stilb equals 6.4516 candelas per square inch.
What is the formula for stilbs to candelas per square inch?
The formula is: cd/in² = sb × 6.4516.