Convert Kilolux to Millilux
Convert Kilolux (klx) to Millilux (mlx) instantly and accurately.
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 klx | 1000000 mlx |
| 2 klx | 2000000 mlx |
| 5 klx | 5000000 mlx |
| 10 klx | 10000000 mlx |
| 25 klx | 25000000 mlx |
| 50 klx | 50000000 mlx |
| 100 klx | 100000000 mlx |