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Candela per square metre to Nits

Convert candela per square metre to nits (cd/m² to nit). 1 cd/m² = 1 nit. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.

A quick reference1 cd/m² = 1 nit
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How to convert candela per square metre to nits

Multiply the amount in candela per square metre by 1 to get nits. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.

nit = cd/m² × 1

Worked example

1 cd/m² = 1 nit. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.

Units and assumptions

Uses candela per square metre, also called a nit. One footlambert is 1/π candela per square foot; one lambert is 10,000/π cd/m². This describes luminance in a viewing direction and does not convert display brightness into lux without geometry. Values are rounded to 12 significant figures for display.

Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.

Candela per square metre to Nits table

Common values, rounded for display
Candela per square metre (cd/m²)Nits (nit)
00
11
55
1010
2525
100100
1,0001,000

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What is the formula for candela per square metre to nits?

nit = cd/m² × 1. Multiply the amount in candela per square metre by 1 to get nits. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.

How do I convert back to candela per square metre?

Use the nits to candela per square metre calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.

Can I use a different pair of units?

Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the luminance converter to browse all supported pairs.

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