Convert Kilocandelas per square metre to Stilbs
Convert Kilocandelas per square metre (kcd/m²) to Stilbs (sb) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
sb = kcd/m² × 0.1
About Kilocandelas per square metre
The kilocandela per square metre (kcd/m²) equals 1 000 cd/m². The scale for HDR displays and high-brightness monitors: VESA DisplayHDR 1000 requires 1 kcd/m² peak; professional HDR mastering monitors reach 1-4 kcd/m²; an overcast sky measures ~3-8 kcd/m²; a fluorescent tube ~7 kcd/m². 1 kcd/m² = 10³ cd/m².
About Stilbs
The stilb (sb) equals 1 cd/cm² = 10⁴ cd/m². The CGS luminance unit. A candle flame has luminance ~0.5-0.6 sb; a frosted incandescent bulb ~10 sb; a xenon short-arc lamp up to 170 000 sb. Named from the Greek στίλβω (to glitter). Found in pre-1970 photometry texts. 1 sb = 10⁴ cd/m².
Quick Reference Table
| Kilocandelas per square metre (kcd/m²) | Stilbs (sb) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcd/m² | 0.1 sb |
| 2 kcd/m² | 0.2 sb |
| 5 kcd/m² | 0.5 sb |
| 10 kcd/m² | 1 sb |
| 25 kcd/m² | 2.5 sb |
| 50 kcd/m² | 5 sb |
| 100 kcd/m² | 10 sb |