Nits to Stilb
Convert nits to stilb (nit to sb). 1 nit = 0.0001 sb. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert nits to stilb
Multiply the amount in nits by 0.0001 to get stilb. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
sb = nit × 0.0001Worked example
1 nit = 0.0001 sb. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.
Units and assumptions
Uses candela per square metre, also called a nit. One footlambert is 1/π candela per square foot; one lambert is 10,000/π cd/m². This describes luminance in a viewing direction and does not convert display brightness into lux without geometry. Values are rounded to 12 significant figures for display.
Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.
Nits to Stilb table
| Nits (nit) | Stilb (sb) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0.0001 |
| 5 | 0.0005 |
| 10 | 0.001 |
| 25 | 0.0025 |
| 100 | 0.01 |
| 1,000 | 0.1 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for nits to stilb?
sb = nit × 0.0001. Multiply the amount in nits by 0.0001 to get stilb. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to nits?
Use the stilb to nits calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.
Can I use a different pair of units?
Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the luminance converter to browse all supported pairs.