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Nit to Candela per square inch Converter
Use this page to convert nit values into candela per square inch, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 nt = 0.00064516 cd/in^2
1 cd/in^2 = 1,550.0031000062 nt
Example: 100 nt = 0.064516 cd/in^2
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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 inch
One candela per square inch is equal to 1 / in^2 candelas per square meter.
History: Square-inch luminance units are useful for small bright emitting surfaces.
Current use: Used for compact sources, display elements, and legacy inch-based data.
Also written as cd/in^2.
Nit to Candela per square inch table
| Nit [nt] | Candela per square inch [cd/in^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 nt | 0.0000064516 cd/in^2 |
| 0.1 nt | 0.000064516 cd/in^2 |
| 1 nt | 0.00064516 cd/in^2 |
| 2 nt | 0.00129032 cd/in^2 |
| 5 nt | 0.0032258 cd/in^2 |
| 10 nt | 0.0064516 cd/in^2 |
| 20 nt | 0.0129032 cd/in^2 |
| 50 nt | 0.032258 cd/in^2 |
| 100 nt | 0.064516 cd/in^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Candela per square inch (cd/in^2) are in one Nit (nt)?
One Nit equals 0.00064516 Candela per square inch.
How do you convert Nit to Candela per square inch?
Multiply the Nit value by 0.00064516 to get the result in Candela per square inch.
How do you convert Candela per square inch back to Nit?
Multiply the Candela per square inch value by 1,550.0031000062 to get back to Nit.
What is 100 Nit in Candela per square inch?
100 Nit equals 0.064516 Candela per square inch.
