Nit to Candela/sq Meter Converter

Luminance Converter

5 units available

Decimals:

From

To

1

1 nit = 1 cd/m²

Formula:

cd/m² = nit × 1

With your value: 1 nit = 1 cd/m²

Other Nit to Candela/sq Meter conversions

2 nit to cd/m² 3 nit to cd/m² 4 nit to cd/m² 5 nit to cd/m² 6 nit to cd/m² 7 nit to cd/m² 8 nit to cd/m²

Nit to Candela/sq Meter Conversion Table

Nit (nit)	Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²)
0.5	0.5
1	1
2	2
5	5
10	10
15	15
20	20
25	25
50	50
100	100
250	250
500	500
1000	1,000

Candela/sq Meter to Nit Conversion Table

Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²)	Nit (nit)
0.5	0.5
1	1
2	2
5	5
10	10
15	15
20	20
25	25
50	50
100	100
250	250
500	500
1000	1,000

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

Nit (nit)

Luminance

Exact conversion

Traceable to the candela, defined by fixing the luminous efficacy of 540 THz radiation at 683 lm/W.

Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)

Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²)

Luminance

Exact conversion

Traceable to the candela, defined by fixing the luminous efficacy of 540 THz radiation at 683 lm/W.

Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)

Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Nit to Candela/sq Meter

To convert from Nit (nit) to Candela/sq Meter (cd/m²), multiply the value by 1.

Formula: cd/m² = nit × 1

Reverse: nit = cd/m² × 1

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Nit. For example: 5 nit
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 1
The result is: 5 cd/m²

About Nit

The nit is a non-SI unit of luminance, equal to one candela per square meter. It is commonly used to describe the brightness of electronic displays.

Common uses: monitor brightness, TV specs, smartphone displays.

About Candela/sq Meter

Candela per square meter is the SI unit of luminance. It is identical to the nit.

Common uses: physics, optics, display manufacturing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Candela/sq Meter are in 1 Nit?

There are exactly 1 Candela/sq Meter in 1 Nit. This means the conversion factor from Nit to Candela/sq Meter is 1.

What is the formula to convert Nit to Candela/sq Meter?

The formula to convert Nit to Candela/sq Meter is: cd/m² = nit × 1. For example, to convert 10 Nit to Candela/sq Meter, you would multiply 10 by 1.

What is a Nit?