Convert Kilolux to Lux
Convert Kilolux (klx) to Lux (lx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
lx = klx × 1000
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 Lux
The lux (lx) is the SI coherent unit of illuminance, equal to 1 lm/m². Civil twilight outdoors: ~10 lx; dimly lit corridor: ~50 lx; typical office (EN 12464): 300-500 lx; operating theatre: ~1 000 lx. The most widely used illuminance unit in lighting standards worldwide. 1 lx = 1 lm/m².
Quick Reference Table
| Kilolux (klx) | Lux (lx) |
|---|---|
| 1 klx | 1000 lx |
| 2 klx | 2000 lx |
| 5 klx | 5000 lx |
| 10 klx | 10000 lx |
| 25 klx | 25000 lx |
| 50 klx | 50000 lx |
| 100 klx | 100000 lx |