Convert Kilolux to Megalux
Convert Kilolux (klx) to Megalux (Mlx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
Mlx = klx × 0.001
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 Megalux
The megalux (Mlx) equals 10⁶ lx. Reached only by extreme short-range sources: a short-arc xenon lamp at 5 cm produces ~1-10 Mlx; pulsed photographic strobes at close range several Mlx. The full solar disc on Earth's surface gives ~100 klx - far below 1 Mlx. 1 Mlx = 10⁶ lx.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilolux (klx) | Megalux (Mlx) |
|---|---|
| 1 klx | 0.001 Mlx |
| 2 klx | 0.002 Mlx |
| 5 klx | 0.005 Mlx |
| 10 klx | 0.01 Mlx |
| 25 klx | 0.025 Mlx |
| 50 klx | 0.05 Mlx |
| 100 klx | 0.1 Mlx |