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Candela per square meter to Nit Converter

Use this page to convert candela per square meter values into nit, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.

Conversion formula

1 cd/m^2 = 1 nt

1 nt = 1 cd/m^2

Example: 100 cd/m^2 = 100 nt

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Candela per square meter

Candela per square meter measures luminous intensity per projected area.

History: Candela per square meter is the SI expression for luminance and is also called the nit.

Current use: Used for displays, lighting design, imaging, photometry, visual ergonomics, and optical engineering.

Also written as cd/m^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 meter to Nit table

Candela per square meter [cd/m^2]Nit [nt]
0.01 cd/m^20.01 nt
0.1 cd/m^20.1 nt
1 cd/m^21 nt
2 cd/m^22 nt
5 cd/m^25 nt
10 cd/m^210 nt
20 cd/m^220 nt
50 cd/m^250 nt
100 cd/m^2100 nt

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Nit (nt) are in one Candela per square meter (cd/m^2)?

    One Candela per square meter equals 1 Nit.

  • How do you convert Candela per square meter to Nit?

    Multiply the Candela per square meter value by 1 to get the result in Nit.

  • How do you convert Nit back to Candela per square meter?

    Multiply the Nit value by 1 to get back to Candela per square meter.

  • What is 100 Candela per square meter in Nit?

    100 Candela per square meter equals 100 Nit.