Stilbs (sb)
The stilb is the CGS unit of luminance, one candela per square centimeter.
Convert stilbs to any luminance unit
1 stilb = 10,000 nits
Quick facts
1 stilb in other units
| Nits | 10,000 cd/m² |
| Foot-lamberts | 2,918.635079 fL |
What is a stilb?
The stilb is the CGS unit of luminance, one candela per square centimeter.
Where the stilb sits among luminance units
The stilb is number 7 of 7 on our scale of luminance units, ordered from smallest to largest.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a stilb?
The stilb is the CGS unit of luminance, one candela per square centimeter.
How is the stilb defined?
10,000 nits.
How many nits are in a stilb?
One stilb equals 10,000 nits.
How many foot-lamberts are in a stilb?
One stilb equals 2,918.635079 foot-lamberts.