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Candela per square centimeter to Nit Converter
Use this page to convert candela per square centimeter values into nit, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd/cm^2 = 10,000 nt
1 nt = 0.0001 cd/cm^2
Example: 100 cd/cm^2 = 1,000,000 nt
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Candela per square centimeter
One candela per square centimeter is equal to 10000 candelas per square meter.
History: Centimeter-area luminance units appear in compact source and legacy photometry references.
Current use: Used for bright sources and compatibility with older photometric tables.
Also written as cd/cm^2.
Nit
One nit is equal to one candela per square meter.
History: Nit is a convenient name for candela per square meter, widely adopted in display specifications.
Current use: Used for monitors, TVs, phones, projectors, dashboards, and HDR displays.
Also written as nt.
Candela per square centimeter to Nit table
| Candela per square centimeter [cd/cm^2] | Nit [nt] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd/cm^2 | 100 nt |
| 0.1 cd/cm^2 | 1,000 nt |
| 1 cd/cm^2 | 10,000 nt |
| 2 cd/cm^2 | 20,000 nt |
| 5 cd/cm^2 | 50,000 nt |
| 10 cd/cm^2 | 100,000 nt |
| 20 cd/cm^2 | 200,000 nt |
| 50 cd/cm^2 | 500,000 nt |
| 100 cd/cm^2 | 1,000,000 nt |
Frequently asked questions
How many Nit (nt) are in one Candela per square centimeter (cd/cm^2)?
One Candela per square centimeter equals 10,000 Nit.
How do you convert Candela per square centimeter to Nit?
Multiply the Candela per square centimeter value by 10,000 to get the result in Nit.
How do you convert Nit back to Candela per square centimeter?
Multiply the Nit value by 0.0001 to get back to Candela per square centimeter.
What is 100 Candela per square centimeter in Nit?
100 Candela per square centimeter equals 1,000,000 Nit.