Convert Kilolux to Microlux
Convert Kilolux (klx) to Microlux (µlx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
µlx = klx × 1000000000
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 Microlux
The microlux (µlx) equals 10⁻⁶ lx. Natural night illuminance: a moonless overcast sky ~100 µlx; scattered starlight ~200-300 µlx; crescent moon ~10-50 µlx. Used in night-vision equipment sensitivity specifications and observatory site-quality assessments. 1 µlx = 10⁻⁶ lx.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilolux (klx) | Microlux (µlx) |
|---|---|
| 1 klx | 1000000000 µlx |
| 2 klx | 2 × 109 µlx |
| 5 klx | 5 × 109 µlx |
| 10 klx | 1 × 1010 µlx |
| 25 klx | 2.5 × 1010 µlx |
| 50 klx | 5 × 1010 µlx |
| 100 klx | 1 × 1011 µlx |