Convert Lux to Megalux
Convert Lux (lx) to Megalux (Mlx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
Mlx = lx × 1.000000000e-6
About Lux
The lux (lx) is the SI coherent unit of illuminance, equal to 1 lm/m². Civil twilight outdoors: ~10 lx; dimly lit corridor: ~50 lx; typical office (EN 12464): 300-500 lx; operating theatre: ~1 000 lx. The most widely used illuminance unit in lighting standards worldwide. 1 lx = 1 lm/m².
About Megalux
The megalux (Mlx) equals 10⁶ lx. Reached only by extreme short-range sources: a short-arc xenon lamp at 5 cm produces ~1-10 Mlx; pulsed photographic strobes at close range several Mlx. The full solar disc on Earth's surface gives ~100 klx - far below 1 Mlx. 1 Mlx = 10⁶ lx.
Quick Reference Table
| Lux (lx) | Megalux (Mlx) |
|---|---|
| 1 lx | 1 × 10-6 Mlx |
| 2 lx | 2 × 10-6 Mlx |
| 5 lx | 5 × 10-6 Mlx |
| 10 lx | 1 × 10-5 Mlx |
| 25 lx | 2.5 × 10-5 Mlx |
| 50 lx | 5 × 10-5 Mlx |
| 100 lx | 1 × 10-4 Mlx |