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Nit to Candela per square foot Converter

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

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

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 to Candela per square foot table

Nit [nt]Candela per square foot [cd/ft^2]
0.01 nt0.0009290304 cd/ft^2
0.1 nt0.009290304 cd/ft^2
1 nt0.09290304 cd/ft^2
2 nt0.18580608 cd/ft^2
5 nt0.4645152 cd/ft^2
10 nt0.9290304 cd/ft^2
20 nt1.8580608 cd/ft^2
50 nt4.645152 cd/ft^2
100 nt9.290304 cd/ft^2

Frequently asked questions

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

    One Nit equals 0.09290304 Candela per square foot.

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

    Multiply the Nit value by 0.09290304 to get the result in Candela per square foot.

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

    Multiply the Candela per square foot value by 10.7639104167097 to get back to Nit.

  • What is 100 Nit in Candela per square foot?

    100 Nit equals 9.290304 Candela per square foot.