Luminance Converter
Convert between different luminance units used in display technology and photometry.
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Luminance Converter
Instant conversion between luminance units
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cd/m²
Candela/m²
SI Standard
The SI unit for luminance, measuring luminous intensity per unit area projected in a given direction.
Symbol: cd/m² = nit
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Nit
Common Unit
The most commonly used unit for luminance, especially in display technology. Equal to one candela per square meter.
Conversion: 1 nit = 1 cd/m²
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Used in monitor, TV, and mobile display specifications to measure screen brightness and contrast ratios.
Range: 0.1 nit (night) to 10,000 nit (HDR)
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Standards
Reference Values
SDR: 100 nit, HDR400: 400 nit, HDR1000: 1000 nit, Cinema: 48 nit, Paper: 80 nit.
Measurement: Luminance meters and colorimeters