Convert Kilolux to Lumens per square inch

Convert Kilolux (klx) to Lumens per square inch (lm/in²) instantly and accurately.

Kilolux (klx)
Lumens per square inch (lm/in²)

Conversion Formula

lm/in² = klx × 0.64516

About Kilolux

The kilolux (klx) equals 1 000 lx. Outdoor daytime scale: overcast sky ~10-20 klx; direct mid-latitude sunshine at noon ~80-100 klx. Required for fine inspection work, surgery, and color-critical print evaluation (ISO 3664: 2 klx). Also the range for plant-growth LED systems at canopy level. 1 klx = 10³ lx.

About Lumens per square inch

The lumen per square inch (lm/in²) equals 1/0.00064516 lx ≈ 1 550 lx. Used in US optics and LED backlight datasheets when specifying output over small aperture areas. Rare in general lighting but found in US optical engineering catalogs and LCD backlight specifications. 1 lm/in² = 1/0.00064516 lx.

Quick Reference Table

Kilolux (klx)Lumens per square inch (lm/in²)
1 klx0.64516 lm/in²
2 klx1.29032 lm/in²
5 klx3.2258 lm/in²
10 klx6.4516 lm/in²
25 klx16.129 lm/in²
50 klx32.258 lm/in²
100 klx64.516 lm/in²

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