Candela/sq Meter to Stilb Converter
Convert Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²) to Stilb (sb) instantly. 1 cd/m² = 0.0001 sb.
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1 cd/m² = 0.0001 sb
Formula:
sb = cd/m² × 0.0001With your value: 1 cd/m² = 0.0001 sb
Other Candela/sq Meter to Stilb conversions
Candela/sq Meter to Stilb Conversion Table
| Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²) | Stilb (sb) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 5.000000e-5 |
| 1 | 0.0001 |
| 2 | 0.0002 |
| 5 | 0.0005 |
| 10 | 0.001 |
| 15 | 0.0015 |
| 20 | 0.002 |
| 25 | 0.0025 |
| 50 | 0.005 |
| 100 | 0.01 |
| 250 | 0.025 |
| 500 | 0.05 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
Stilb to Candela/sq Meter Conversion Table
| Stilb (sb) | Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 5,000 |
| 1 | 10,000 |
| 2 | 20,000 |
| 5 | 50,000 |
| 10 | 100,000 |
| 15 | 150,000 |
| 20 | 200,000 |
| 25 | 250,000 |
| 50 | 500,000 |
| 100 | 1,000,000 |
| 250 | 2,500,000 |
| 500 | 5,000,000 |
| 1000 | 10,000,000 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²)
Luminance
Traceable to the candela, defined by fixing the luminous efficacy of 540 THz radiation at 683 lm/W.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Stilb (sb)
Luminance
Traceable to the candela, defined by fixing the luminous efficacy of 540 THz radiation at 683 lm/W.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Candela/sq Meter to Stilb
To convert from Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²) to Stilb (sb), multiply the value by 0.0001.
Formula: sb = cd/m² × 0.0001
Reverse: cd/m² = sb × 10,000
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Candela/sq Meter. For example: 5 cd/m²
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.0001
- The result is: 0.0005 sb
About Candela/sq Meter
Candela per square meter is the SI unit of luminance. It is identical to the nit.
Common uses: physics, optics, display manufacturing.
About Stilb
The stilb (sb) is a unit of luminance. One stilb equals 10000 candela per square metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other luminance unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: luminance calculations, engineering and science, education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Stilb are in 1 Candela/sq Meter?
There are exactly 0.0001 Stilb in 1 Candela/sq Meter. This means the conversion factor from Candela/sq Meter to Stilb is 0.0001.
What is the formula to convert Candela/sq Meter to Stilb?
The formula to convert Candela/sq Meter to Stilb is: sb = cd/m² × 0.0001. For example, to convert 10 Candela/sq Meter to Stilb, you would multiply 10 by 0.0001.
What is a Candela/sq Meter?
Candela per square meter is the SI unit of luminance. It is identical to the nit.
What is a Stilb?
The stilb (sb) is a unit of luminance. One stilb equals 10000 candela per square metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other luminance unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What are the common uses of Candela/sq Meter?
The Candela/sq Meter is commonly used in physics, optics, display manufacturing.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Candela/sq Meter to Stilb converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/cd_per_m2-to-stilb