Convert Between Luminance Units Convert between candela/m², nits, lamberts, and foot-lamberts.

A luminance converter translates between units measuring the brightness of a surface as perceived by the human eye, with the Luminance Converter being a specific implementation that supports conversions such as nits to candela and foot lambert converter functionality. Display engineers working on phone screens, TVs, and monitors use it to ensure accurate display brightness settings, while cinema projection specialists rely on it for precise calibration. One specific problem it solves is converting between cd/m2 to nits, which is essential for achieving optimal screen luminance.

The tool's configuration includes units like candela per square meter (cd/m²), nit, lambert, and foot-lambert, each with its own conversion factor, allowing users to convert foot-lamberts to nits or other units as needed. It also references a set of predefined conversions, including from cdm2 to nit, ftl to cdm2, and others, which helps ensure accurate results.

What makes this tool different is its support for multiple reference points, such as the conversion from lambert to cd/m² with a factor of 10000 / Math.PI, enabling precise calculations. It also defaults to converting from candela per square meter (cdm2) to nit, making it convenient for display engineering applications where nits are commonly used to measure luminance. With its ability to handle various units and conversions, the tool simplifies tasks like calculating display brightness in different environments.