Nits to Candela per square metre
Convert nits to candela per square metre (nit to cd/m²). 1 nit = 1 cd/m². Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert nits to candela per square metre
Multiply the amount in nits by 1 to get candela per square metre. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
cd/m² = nit × 1Worked example
1 nit = 1 cd/m². 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.
Nits to Candela per square metre table
| Nits (nit) | Candela per square metre (cd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 25 | 25 |
| 100 | 100 |
| 1,000 | 1,000 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for nits to candela per square metre?
cd/m² = nit × 1. Multiply the amount in nits by 1 to get candela per square metre. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to nits?
Use the candela per square metre to nits 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.