Luminance Converter

Convert between different luminance units including candela per square meter, nit, and foot-lambert.

Luminance Converter
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$ convert --from [unit] --to [unit] --value [number]
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formulas.ts

// Common Luminance Converter Formulas

1const1 nit = 1 cd/m²
2const1 stilb = 10,000 cd/m²
3const1 foot-lambert ≈ 3.426 cd/m²
references.json

// Common Luminance Converter References

{
"Computer Monitor":"200-400 cd/m²",
"Phone Screen":"400-1000 cd/m²",
"Sun Surface":"1.6×10⁹ cd/m²",
"Full Moon":"2500 cd/m²"
}
README.md

## What is Luminance Conversion?

Luminance measures the brightness of a surface as perceived by the eye, essential for display technology, lighting design, and visual ergonomics. Our converter handles units used in different industries and regions.

units.ts

// Common Luminance Units Explained

export const cd/m² (Candela per Square Meter)

// The SI unit of luminance. Also called "nit" in display industry. Typical monitors are 200-400 cd/m².

export const Nit

// Common term for cd/m² in display specifications. HDR TVs can reach 1000-4000 nits for peak brightness.

export const Foot-lambert (fL)

// Imperial unit common in US cinema. Movie theaters project at about 14-22 foot-lamberts.

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When to Use This Converter

Our luminance converter is valuable for display engineers calibrating screens, cinematographers setting projection levels, lighting designers ensuring visual comfort, and photographers measuring scene brightness.

FAQ.md

## Frequently Asked Questions

01 ### Q: How bright should a monitor be?

/**

For typical indoor use, 200-300 cd/m² is comfortable. Outdoor displays may need 1000+ cd/m² for visibility in sunlight.

*/

02 ### Q: What is HDR?

/**

High Dynamic Range displays can show much brighter highlights (1000+ nits) and deeper blacks, creating more realistic images.

*/