How to convert candelas per square foot to nits
cd/m² = cd/ft² × 10.76391042Multiply the value in candelas per square foot by 10.76391042. To go the other way, multiply by 0.09290304 (or divide by 10.76391042).
A candela per square foot is larger than a candela per square meter: one candela per square foot contains 10.76391042 nits.
Worked examples
- 1 candela per square foot1 cd/ft² × 10.76391042 = 10.76391042 cd/m²
- 5 candelas per square foot5 cd/ft² × 10.76391042 = 53.81955208 cd/m²
- 10 candelas per square foot10 cd/ft² × 10.76391042 = 107.6391042 cd/m²
- 20 candelas per square foot20 cd/ft² × 10.76391042 = 215.2782083 cd/m²
- 100 candelas per square foot100 cd/ft² × 10.76391042 = 1,076.391042 cd/m²
Candelas per square foot to nits conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Candelas per square foot (cd/ft²) | Nits (cd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cd/ft² | 1.076391 cd/m² |
| 0.25 cd/ft² | 2.6909776 cd/m² |
| 0.5 cd/ft² | 5.3819552 cd/m² |
| 1 cd/ft² | 10.76391 cd/m² |
| 2 cd/ft² | 21.527821 cd/m² |
| 3 cd/ft² | 32.291731 cd/m² |
| 4 cd/ft² | 43.055642 cd/m² |
| 5 cd/ft² | 53.819552 cd/m² |
| 6 cd/ft² | 64.583463 cd/m² |
| 7 cd/ft² | 75.347373 cd/m² |
| 8 cd/ft² | 86.111283 cd/m² |
| 9 cd/ft² | 96.875194 cd/m² |
| 10 cd/ft² | 107.6391 cd/m² |
| Candelas per square foot (cd/ft²) | Nits (cd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 12 cd/ft² | 129.16693 cd/m² |
| 15 cd/ft² | 161.45866 cd/m² |
| 20 cd/ft² | 215.27821 cd/m² |
| 25 cd/ft² | 269.09776 cd/m² |
| 30 cd/ft² | 322.91731 cd/m² |
| 40 cd/ft² | 430.55642 cd/m² |
| 50 cd/ft² | 538.19552 cd/m² |
| 75 cd/ft² | 807.29328 cd/m² |
| 100 cd/ft² | 1,076.391 cd/m² |
| 250 cd/ft² | 2,690.9776 cd/m² |
| 500 cd/ft² | 5,381.9552 cd/m² |
| 1,000 cd/ft² | 10,763.91 cd/m² |
About the units
Candela per square foot (cd/ft²)
The candela per square foot (cd/ft²) is a unit of luminance in the US customary system. One candela per square foot equals 10.76391042 nits (cd/m²).
Candela per square meter (cd/m²)
The SI unit of luminance, commonly called the nit.
Frequently asked questions
How many nits are in one candela per square foot?
There are 10.76391042 nits in one candela per square foot, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert candelas per square foot to nits?
Multiply the number of candelas per square foot by 10.76391042. For example, 10 cd/ft² × 10.76391042 = 107.6391042 cd/m².
How many candelas per square foot are in one candela per square meter?
One candela per square meter equals 0.09290304 candelas per square foot. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 10.76391042.
What is 10 candelas per square foot in nits?
10 cd/ft² = 107.6391042 cd/m².
Is this cd/ft² to cd/m² converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.