How many stilbs are in one nit?

One nit equals 0.0001 sb. The formula is sb = nt × 0.0001.

How do I convert nits to stilbs?

Multiply the value in nits by 0.0001. For example, 100 × 0.0001 = 0.01 — so 100 nt = 0.01 sb.

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