Convert Lumens per square yard to Millilux
Convert Lumens per square yard (lm/yd²) to Millilux (mlx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
mlx = lm/yd² × 1195.990046
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 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
| Lumens per square yard (lm/yd²) | Millilux (mlx) |
|---|---|
| 1 lm/yd² | 1195.99 mlx |
| 2 lm/yd² | 2391.98 mlx |
| 5 lm/yd² | 5979.95 mlx |
| 10 lm/yd² | 11959.9 mlx |
| 25 lm/yd² | 29899.8 mlx |
| 50 lm/yd² | 59799.5 mlx |
| 100 lm/yd² | 119599 mlx |