stilb to cd/m² Conversion
Convert stilb to cd/m² with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 stilb = 0 cd/m²
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About stilb to cd/m² Conversion
Converting from stilb to cd/m² is a common luminance conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between stilb and cd/m², providing instant results with high precision.
stilb
Definition: The stilb (symbol: sb) is a luminance unit equal to 1 candela per square centimeter (10,000 cd/m²). Measures high-intensity light sources.
History: From Greek 'stilbein' (to glitter). Used in early 20th century photometry before SI standardization.
Current use: Mostly obsolete, but occasionally appears in specialized lighting engineering contexts.
cd/m²
Definition: The candela per square meter (symbol: cd/m²) is the SI unit of luminance, measuring luminous intensity per unit area in a given direction.
History: Adopted as part of the SI system in 1948. Based on the candela (luminous intensity) and meter (distance) definitions.
Current use: Standard unit for display brightness (100-300 cd/m² for monitors), signage, and lighting design calculations.
Details
- From: stilb
- To: cd/m²
- Formula: 1 stilb = 10000.0000000000 cd/m²
- Example: 25 stilb = 250000.0000000000 cd/m²
stilb to cd/m² Conversion Table
| stilb | cd/m² |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 100 |
| 0.1 | 1000 |
| 1 | 10000 |
| 2 | 20000 |
| 3 | 30000 |
| 5 | 50000 |
| 10 | 100000 |
| 20 | 200000 |
| 50 | 500000 |
| 100 | 1000000 |
| 1000 | 10000000 |