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Luminance

Luminance measures the amount of light emitted, reflected, or transmitted from a surface in a specific direction. The nit, which is the same as candela per square meter, is the familiar unit for display brightness. This converter helps compare screen, signage, cinema, and imaging brightness units. It is useful for designers, photographers, and engineers.

Common conversions

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1 Candela per Square Meter (Nit)0.2918635 Foot-Lambert
300 Candela per Square Meter (Nit)87.55905 Foot-Lambert
500 Candela per Square Meter (Nit)145.9318 Foot-Lambert
1000 Candela per Square Meter (Nit)291.8635 Foot-Lambert
1 Stilb10,000 Candela per Square Meter (Nit)
1 Foot-Lambert3.426259 Candela per Square Meter (Nit)

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