Luminance is a photometric measure of the luminous intensity per unit area of light traveling in a given direction. It describes the amount of light that passes through, is emitted from, or is reflected from a particular area. The SI unit is candela per square meter (cd/m²), also called nit. Other units include foot-lambert, lambert, stilb, and apostilb. Luminance is crucial for display calibration, lighting design, and photography.
Luminance Converter
Convert between candela per square meter (nit), foot-lambert, lambert, stilb, apostilb and other luminance units with scientific precision.
Conversion Formula
1 cd/m² = 1 nit
Common Conversions
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How to Use Light Measurement Tools
Our light measurement converters are engineered for speed, precision, and ease of use. Follow these steps to get accurate conversions instantly.
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Select a Tool Choose from Luminance, Illumination, or Digital Resolution using the sidebar.
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Choose Source Unit Pick the unit you want to convert from in the first dropdown.
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Choose Target Unit Select the unit you want to convert to in the second dropdown.
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Enter Value Type your number — the result appears instantly as you type.
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View Formula The exact conversion formula is displayed below for verification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Luminance measures the light emitted or reflected from a surface (measured in cd/m² or nit), while illumination (illuminance) measures the light falling on a surface (measured in lux or foot-candle). Luminance is about what you see; illumination is about what falls on a surface. For example, a white wall and a black wall in the same room have the same illumination but different luminance.
DPI (Dots Per Inch) measures the number of ink dots a printer can place in one inch, while PPI (Pixels Per Inch) measures the number of pixels in one inch of a digital display. DPI is for print; PPI is for screens. Higher values mean finer detail and sharper images. For example, 300 DPI is standard for print, while 72-96 PPI is typical for web displays.
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Our converters deliver results accurate to 10 significant digits using conversion factors from official metrology institutes including NIST, BIPM, and the International Commission on Illumination (CIE). This level of precision is suitable for engineering calculations, scientific research, academic work, and professional applications.
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