How to convert nits to candelas per square foot
cd/ft² = cd/m² × 0.09290304Multiply the value in nits by 0.09290304. To go the other way, multiply by 10.76391042 (or divide by 0.09290304).
A candela per square meter is smaller than a candela per square foot: it takes 10.76391042 nits to make one candela per square foot.
Worked examples
- 1 candela per square meter (nit)1 cd/m² × 0.09290304 = 0.09290304 cd/ft²
- 5 nits5 cd/m² × 0.09290304 = 0.4645152 cd/ft²
- 10 nits10 cd/m² × 0.09290304 = 0.9290304 cd/ft²
- 20 nits20 cd/m² × 0.09290304 = 1.8580608 cd/ft²
- 100 nits100 cd/m² × 0.09290304 = 9.290304 cd/ft²
Nits to candelas per square foot conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Nits (cd/m²) | Candelas per square foot (cd/ft²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cd/m² | 0.009290304 cd/ft² |
| 0.25 cd/m² | 0.02322576 cd/ft² |
| 0.5 cd/m² | 0.04645152 cd/ft² |
| 1 cd/m² | 0.09290304 cd/ft² |
| 2 cd/m² | 0.18580608 cd/ft² |
| 3 cd/m² | 0.27870912 cd/ft² |
| 4 cd/m² | 0.37161216 cd/ft² |
| 5 cd/m² | 0.4645152 cd/ft² |
| 6 cd/m² | 0.55741824 cd/ft² |
| 7 cd/m² | 0.65032128 cd/ft² |
| 8 cd/m² | 0.74322432 cd/ft² |
| 9 cd/m² | 0.83612736 cd/ft² |
| 10 cd/m² | 0.9290304 cd/ft² |
| Nits (cd/m²) | Candelas per square foot (cd/ft²) |
|---|---|
| 12 cd/m² | 1.1148365 cd/ft² |
| 15 cd/m² | 1.3935456 cd/ft² |
| 20 cd/m² | 1.8580608 cd/ft² |
| 25 cd/m² | 2.322576 cd/ft² |
| 30 cd/m² | 2.7870912 cd/ft² |
| 40 cd/m² | 3.7161216 cd/ft² |
| 50 cd/m² | 4.645152 cd/ft² |
| 75 cd/m² | 6.967728 cd/ft² |
| 100 cd/m² | 9.290304 cd/ft² |
| 250 cd/m² | 23.22576 cd/ft² |
| 500 cd/m² | 46.45152 cd/ft² |
| 1,000 cd/m² | 92.90304 cd/ft² |
About the units
Candela per square meter (cd/m²)
The SI unit of luminance, commonly called the nit.
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).
Frequently asked questions
How many candelas per square foot are in one candela per square meter?
There are 0.09290304 candelas per square foot in one candela per square meter, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert nits to candelas per square foot?
Multiply the number of nits by 0.09290304. For example, 10 cd/m² × 0.09290304 = 0.9290304 cd/ft².
How many nits are in one candela per square foot?
One candela per square foot equals 10.76391042 nits. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.09290304.
What is 10 nits in candelas per square foot?
10 cd/m² = 0.9290304 cd/ft².
Is this cd/m² to cd/ft² 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.