Convert Nit to Candela per Square Centimeter
Convert nits to candelas per square centimeter by entering a value below.
How to Convert Nits to Candelas per Square Centimeter
The nit and candela per square centimeter are both units of luminance. By definition, 1 candela per square centimeter equals exactly 10000 nits. This means to convert nits to candelas per square centimeter, you divide by 10000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 nit to candelas per square centimeter:
We need to convert nits to candelas per square centimeter
Since 1 cd/cm² = 10000 nit, divide by 10000
5 ÷ 10000 = 0.0005
5 nit = 0.0005 cd/cm²
Nit to Candela per Square Centimeter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common nit to candela per square centimeter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Nits (nit) | Candelas per Square Centimeter (cd/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 nit | 1e-5 cd/cm² |
| 0.5 nit | 5e-5 cd/cm² |
| 1 nit | 0.0001 cd/cm² |
| 2 nit | 0.0002 cd/cm² |
| 5 nit | 0.0005 cd/cm² |
| 10 nit | 0.001 cd/cm² |
| 25 nit | 0.0025 cd/cm² |
| 50 nit | 0.005 cd/cm² |
| 100 nit | 0.01 cd/cm² |
About These Units
Nit (nit)
The nit is an informal name for candela per square meter (cd/m²), commonly used in display industry. Smartphone screen: 400-1,200 nits, outdoor display: 2,000-3,000 nits, HDR10 requires 1,000 nits peak, Dolby Vision supports up to 10,000 nits. From Latin "nitere" (to shine).
Candela per Square Centimeter (cd/cm²)
A candela per square centimeter (cd/cm²) equals 10,000 nits and is identical to the stilb. Used for very bright light sources: LED dies, laser diodes, arc lamps. Typical white LED: 10-100 cd/cm². Extremely bright by display standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert nits to candelas per square centimeter?
To convert nits to candelas per square centimeter, divide the value by 10000. For example, 10 nit = 0.001 cd/cm².
How many candelas per square centimeter are in 1 nit?
1 nit equals 0.0001 candelas per square centimeter.
What is the formula for nits to candelas per square centimeter?
The formula is: cd/cm² = nit ÷ 10000.