Convert Lumens per square yard to Microlux
Convert Lumens per square yard (lm/yd²) to Microlux (µlx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
µlx = lm/yd² × 1195990.046
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 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
| Lumens per square yard (lm/yd²) | Microlux (µlx) |
|---|---|
| 1 lm/yd² | 1195990 µlx |
| 2 lm/yd² | 2391980 µlx |
| 5 lm/yd² | 5979950 µlx |
| 10 lm/yd² | 11959900 µlx |
| 25 lm/yd² | 29899800 µlx |
| 50 lm/yd² | 59799500 µlx |
| 100 lm/yd² | 119599000 µlx |