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Nit to Candela per square meter Converter

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

Conversion formula

1 nt = 1 cd/m^2

1 cd/m^2 = 1 nt

Example: 100 nt = 100 cd/m^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 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 to Candela per square meter table

Nit [nt]Candela per square meter [cd/m^2]
0.01 nt0.01 cd/m^2
0.1 nt0.1 cd/m^2
1 nt1 cd/m^2
2 nt2 cd/m^2
5 nt5 cd/m^2
10 nt10 cd/m^2
20 nt20 cd/m^2
50 nt50 cd/m^2
100 nt100 cd/m^2

Frequently asked questions

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

    One Nit equals 1 Candela per square meter.

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

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

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

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

  • What is 100 Nit in Candela per square meter?

    100 Nit equals 100 Candela per square meter.