Nits to Stilb Converter
Enter a luminance value in nits and get the equivalent in stilb instantly. 1 nit = 0.0001 sb.
Use the Nits to Stilb Converter
Nits to Stilb Converter
Please enter a valid non-negative number.
Stilb (sb)
sb
1 nit = 0.0001 sb
cd/m²
cd/m²
× 1 (identical)
Foot-lambert (fL)
fL
× 0.29186
Enter a nit value above to see the stilb equivalent.
stilb: value × 0.0001 (= value ÷ 10,000)
cd/m²: value × 1 (identical unit)
foot-lambert: value × 0.29186
Common Luminance Reference Values
| Source / Display | Nits (nt) | Stilb (sb) |
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Click any row to load that value into the converter.
Summary
The nit (nt) is the common name for candela per square meter (cd/m²), the SI unit of luminance used to measure display brightness. The stilb (sb) is the older CGS equivalent, defined as one candela per square centimeter. Because there are 10,000 cm² in one m², 1 nit equals exactly 0.0001 sb. This tool converts any nit value to stilb and also shows the cd/m² and foot-lambert equivalents for easy cross-referencing.
How it works
- Enter any luminance value in nits (nt) in the input field.
- The converter multiplies by 0.0001 (= 1 ÷ 10,000) to compute the stilb result.
- cd/m² is shown alongside — nit and cd/m² are the same unit (1:1 ratio).
- Foot-lambert is calculated by multiplying by 0.29186 (1 nt ≈ 0.29186 fL).
- All results update instantly as you type; copy any value with one click.
Use cases
- Translate display peak brightness specs in nits into stilb for legacy CGS documentation.
- Cross-check nit-based monitor ratings against stilb values in older photometric literature.
- Verify luminance unit conversions when writing scientific papers that mix SI and CGS units.
- Understand the scale difference between nits and stilb when analyzing high-brightness sources.
- Convert HDR television peak brightness from nits to stilb for archival records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 2026-07-14 · Reviewed by Nham Vu