Convert Kilolux to Nanolux
Convert Kilolux (klx) to Nanolux (nlx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
nlx = klx × 1000000000000
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 Nanolux
The nanolux (nlx) equals 10⁻⁹ lx. Astronomical night-sky scale: the zodiacal band contributes ~10-50 nlx; airglow ~150 nlx; the Milky Way core ~100 nlx. The absolute human eye threshold is around 100 nlx. Used in night-sky quality metrics and photomultiplier tube calibration. 1 nlx = 10⁻⁹ lx.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilolux (klx) | Nanolux (nlx) |
|---|---|
| 1 klx | 1 × 1012 nlx |
| 2 klx | 2 × 1012 nlx |
| 5 klx | 5 × 1012 nlx |
| 10 klx | 1 × 1013 nlx |
| 25 klx | 2.5 × 1013 nlx |
| 50 klx | 5 × 1013 nlx |
| 100 klx | 1 × 1014 nlx |