Convert nit to candela per square meter instantly. Type in either field — results update live.
Selected nit values converted to cd/m² using the exact factor from this tool.
| nit | cd/m² |
|---|---|
| 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 nit = 1 cd/m²
1 cd/m² = 1 nit
To convert nit to candela per square meter, multiply by 1.
To convert candela per square meter to nit, multiply by 1.
Example: convert 10 nit to cd/m²
10 × 1 = 10 cd/m²
Short background on the units used in this conversion.
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.
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.
cd/m² = nit × 1nit = cd/m² × 1, using the same exact factors as this converter.