Nits (cd/m²)
Luminance — how bright a surface appears; used for LED walls and screens.
For a matte white surface, luminance in nits is roughly lux × reflectance ÷ π. LED walls are specified in nits, projectors in lumens.
Related terms
- LuxIlluminance: lumens per square metre falling on a surface.
- LED wallA video display made of LED modules; an alternative to projection that works in daylight.
Put it into practice: throw-distance calculator · lumens calculator · intro to projection mapping