Convert candela per square meter to nit instantly. Type in either field — results update live.
Selected cd/m² values converted to nit using the exact factor from this tool.
| cd/m² | nit |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 20 | 20 |
| 50 | 50 |
| 100 | 100 |
| 1,000 | 1,000 |
Exact conversion factors in both directions, plus a worked example.
1 cd/m² = 1 nit
1 nit = 1 cd/m²
To convert candela per square meter to nit, multiply by 1.
To convert nit to candela per square meter, multiply by 1.
Example: convert 10 cd/m² to nit
10 × 1 = 10 nit
Short background on the units used in this conversion.
The candela per square meter (cd/m²) is the SI unit of luminance — luminous intensity emitted or reflected per unit area.
Candela per square meter quantifies display brightness, signage glare, and surface luminance in photometry and lighting codes.
The nit (nt) equals one candela per square meter — a practical name for the same SI luminance unit used on TV and monitor specs.
Nits appear on HDR television ratings, smartphone display specs, and panel brightness marketing where cd/m² is less familiar.
nit = cd/m² × 1cd/m² = nit × 1, using the same exact factors as this converter.