Convert Lumens per square yard to Kilolux
Convert Lumens per square yard (lm/yd²) to Kilolux (klx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
klx = lm/yd² × 0.001195990046
About Lumens per square yard
The lumen per square yard (lm/yd²) equals 1/0.83612736 lx ≈ 1.196 lx. Used occasionally in UK outdoor area lighting specifications alongside foot-candles. A 3 lx minimum car-park standard equals ~2.5 lm/yd²; a 100 lx sports-field requirement ~84 lm/yd². 1 lm/yd² = 1/0.83612736 lx.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Lumens per square yard (lm/yd²) | Kilolux (klx) |
|---|---|
| 1 lm/yd² | 0.00119599 klx |
| 2 lm/yd² | 0.00239198 klx |
| 5 lm/yd² | 0.00597995 klx |
| 10 lm/yd² | 0.0119599 klx |
| 25 lm/yd² | 0.0298998 klx |
| 50 lm/yd² | 0.0597995 klx |
| 100 lm/yd² | 0.119599 klx |