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Kilocandela per square meter to Nit Converter
Use this page to convert kilocandela per square meter values into nit, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 kcd/m^2 = 1,000 nt
1 nt = 0.001 kcd/m^2
Example: 100 kcd/m^2 = 100,000 nt
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Kilocandela per square meter
One kilocandela per square meter is equal to 1000 candelas per square meter.
History: Kilocandela scaling keeps high luminance values easier to read.
Current use: Used for bright displays, signage, optical sources, and HDR-related measurements.
Also written as kcd/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.
Kilocandela per square meter to Nit table
| Kilocandela per square meter [kcd/m^2] | Nit [nt] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kcd/m^2 | 10 nt |
| 0.1 kcd/m^2 | 100 nt |
| 1 kcd/m^2 | 1,000 nt |
| 2 kcd/m^2 | 2,000 nt |
| 5 kcd/m^2 | 5,000 nt |
| 10 kcd/m^2 | 10,000 nt |
| 20 kcd/m^2 | 20,000 nt |
| 50 kcd/m^2 | 50,000 nt |
| 100 kcd/m^2 | 100,000 nt |
Frequently asked questions
How many Nit (nt) are in one Kilocandela per square meter (kcd/m^2)?
One Kilocandela per square meter equals 1,000 Nit.
How do you convert Kilocandela per square meter to Nit?
Multiply the Kilocandela per square meter value by 1,000 to get the result in Nit.
How do you convert Nit back to Kilocandela per square meter?
Multiply the Nit value by 0.001 to get back to Kilocandela per square meter.
What is 100 Kilocandela per square meter in Nit?
100 Kilocandela per square meter equals 100,000 Nit.