What does 1 candela per square centimeter equal in stilb?

1 candela per square centimeter is exactly equal to 1 stilb (sb).

Why convert luminance from candela/square centimeter to stilb?

Converting helps interpret and compare luminance data between modern SI units and older CGS units often found in legacy research.

Where is the stilb unit mainly used today?

The stilb is largely obsolete and mainly used for understanding historical photometric data and older scientific documents.

How to Convert from Candela/square centimeter to Stilb [sb]

Learn how to convert luminance measurements from candela per square centimeter to stilb (sb) with this easy-to-use online unit converter. Understand the significance and applications of both units.

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Stilb [sb]

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Candela/square centimeter to Stilb [sb] Conversion Table

Candela/square centimeter	Stilb [sb]

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Candela/square centimeter to Stilb [sb] Conversion Table
Candela/square centimeter	Stilb [sb]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to translate luminance values measured in candela per square centimeter into stilb units, facilitating comparisons between modern SI-derived units and legacy CGS photometric data.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value measured in candela per square centimeter
Select the target unit as stilb [sb]
Click the convert button to view the equivalent luminance value

Key Features

Converts luminance from candela/square centimeter to stilb (sb)
Supports analysis of small, intense light-emitting areas
Useful for interpreting historical and modern luminance data
Browser-based and simple to use

Examples

5 candela/square centimeter converts to 5 stilb [sb]
0.1 candela/square centimeter converts to 0.1 stilb [sb]

Common Use Cases

Specifying brightness for small, high-intensity display elements like camera viewfinders or LED indicators
Describing luminance of CRT phosphors, OLED subpixels, and compact light sources in display technology
Reviewing or converting legacy luminance data reported in stilb for research or comparison
Analyzing luminance in optical research or historical photometric studies

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify unit systems to avoid confusion between SI-derived and CGS units
Use this converter when comparing modern measurements to legacy data
Understand that stilb units are mainly used for interpreting older scientific literature
Ensure clarity about the context of luminance measurement for accurate interpretation

Limitations

Candela/square centimeter and stilb represent luminance on equivalent scales but belong to different unit systems
The stilb is mostly obsolete in current practice and primarily used for legacy data interpretation
Unit confusion may arise if the measurement context is not clearly specified

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1 candela per square centimeter equal in stilb?: 1 candela per square centimeter is exactly equal to 1 stilb (sb).
Why convert luminance from candela/square centimeter to stilb?: Converting helps interpret and compare luminance data between modern SI units and older CGS units often found in legacy research.
Where is the stilb unit mainly used today?: The stilb is largely obsolete and mainly used for understanding historical photometric data and older scientific documents.

Key Terminology

Candela per Square Centimeter: A non-SI derived unit of luminance measuring luminous intensity per unit projected area, equal to 10,000 candela per square meter.
Stilb [sb]: A CGS photometric unit of luminance equal to 10,000 candela per square meter, used mainly in legacy photometric data and optical research.
Luminance: A photometric measure of the luminous intensity emitted or reflected from a surface per unit area in a specified direction.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 candela/square centimeter convert to in stilb?

0.1 stilb

1 stilb

10 stilb

Which unit belongs to the CGS system?

Candela per square centimeter

Stilb

Both units

What is a common use of converting to stilb?

To specify LED brightness

To interpret historical photometric data

To measure area in square meters

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