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Candela per square foot to Nit Converter
Use this page to convert candela per square foot values into nit, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cd/ft^2 = 10.7639104167097 nt
1 nt = 0.09290304 cd/ft^2
Example: 100 cd/ft^2 = 1,076.39104167097 nt
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Candela per square foot
One candela per square foot is equal to 1 / ft^2 candelas per square meter.
History: Square-foot area units are used in US customary lighting references.
Current use: Used for lighting, display, and photometric conversions involving square feet.
Also written as cd/ft^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 foot to Nit table
| Candela per square foot [cd/ft^2] | Nit [nt] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cd/ft^2 | 0.107639104167097 nt |
| 0.1 cd/ft^2 | 1.07639104167097 nt |
| 1 cd/ft^2 | 10.7639104167097 nt |
| 2 cd/ft^2 | 21.5278208334195 nt |
| 5 cd/ft^2 | 53.8195520835486 nt |
| 10 cd/ft^2 | 107.639104167097 nt |
| 20 cd/ft^2 | 215.278208334194 nt |
| 50 cd/ft^2 | 538.195520835486 nt |
| 100 cd/ft^2 | 1,076.39104167097 nt |
Frequently asked questions
How many Nit (nt) are in one Candela per square foot (cd/ft^2)?
One Candela per square foot equals 10.7639104167097 Nit.
How do you convert Candela per square foot to Nit?
Multiply the Candela per square foot value by 10.7639104167097 to get the result in Nit.
How do you convert Nit back to Candela per square foot?
Multiply the Nit value by 0.09290304 to get back to Candela per square foot.
What is 100 Candela per square foot in Nit?
100 Candela per square foot equals 1,076.39104167097 Nit.
