Convert Kilolux to Millilux

Convert Kilolux (klx) to Millilux (mlx) instantly and accurately.

Kilolux (klx)
Millilux (mlx)

Conversion Formula

mlx = klx × 1000000

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 Millilux

The millilux (mlx) equals 10⁻³ lx, also called 1 nox (CIE historical unit). Moonless clear sky: ~1 mlx; quarter moon: ~20-50 mlx; full moon at zenith: ~100-270 mlx. Minimum for dark-adapted outdoor navigation. Emergency exit pathway lighting is typically 1-5 mlx. 1 mlx = 10⁻³ lx = 1 nox.

Quick Reference Table

Kilolux (klx)Millilux (mlx)
1 klx1000000 mlx
2 klx2000000 mlx
5 klx5000000 mlx
10 klx10000000 mlx
25 klx25000000 mlx
50 klx50000000 mlx
100 klx100000000 mlx

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