Convert Lux to Nanolux
Convert Lux (lx) to Nanolux (nlx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
nlx = lx × 1000000000
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 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
| Lux (lx) | Nanolux (nlx) |
|---|---|
| 1 lx | 1000000000 nlx |
| 2 lx | 2 × 109 nlx |
| 5 lx | 5 × 109 nlx |
| 10 lx | 1 × 1010 nlx |
| 25 lx | 2.5 × 1010 nlx |
| 50 lx | 5 × 1010 nlx |
| 100 lx | 1 × 1011 nlx |