How to use this converter
Choose your starting and destination units, then enter a value. Results update as you type. You can swap the direction and choose the displayed precision.
Example: Candelas per square meter to Nits
value × 1 = result
Here the starting unit is Candelas per square meter (cd/m²) and the result is in Nits (nit). The calculator uses the catalog’s full factors before rounding the displayed result.
Worked examples
- 1 cd/m² ≈ 1 nit
- 10 cd/m² ≈ 10 nit
- 100 cd/m² ≈ 100 nit
Available luminance options
Candelas per square meter (cd/m²) · Nits (nit) · Candelas per square centimeter (cd/cm²) · Stilbs (sb) · Lamberts (L) · Foot-lamberts (fL)
Frequently asked questions
Why can displayed results differ slightly?
Numeric results are rounded for display. Increase the precision setting to see more digits. Different unit conventions can also produce different results; check the complete unit label.
Can I convert in the opposite direction?
Use the swap control to reverse the selected units or bases.