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Stilb to Nit

Convert Stilb to Nit and get the exact value instantly.

About this conversion

To convert Stilb to Nit, multiply the number of Stilb by 10000.

Luminance — how bright a surface looks — is measured in candelas per square metre, marketed as nits for displays, with older stilb, lambert and foot-lambert units in optics.

Conversion table

Stilb (sb)Nit (nt)
1 sb10000 nt
2 sb20000 nt
5 sb50000 nt
10 sb100000 nt
100 sb1000000 nt

How to use this converter

  1. Enter your Stilb value

    Type any number into the Stilb field. It starts at 1 so you can read the rate straight away.

  2. Read the Nit result

    The amount in Nit updates as you type, so there is no button to press and nothing to wait for.

  3. Swap or keep exploring

    Use the swap control to flip the direction, or pick a related conversion from the list below.

Frequently asked

How many Nit are in one Stilb?
One Stilb equals 10000 nt. Enter any amount above to get an exact figure for your own value.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact international definition of each unit and computes on your device, so the only rounding is for display.
Do you upload the numbers I enter?
No. The Stilb to Nit conversion runs entirely in your browser tab, and nothing you type is sent to a server.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.

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