Convert Megalux to Kilolux
Convert Megalux (Mlx) to Kilolux (klx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
klx = Mlx × 1000
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.
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
| Megalux (Mlx) | Kilolux (klx) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mlx | 1000 klx |
| 2 Mlx | 2000 klx |
| 5 Mlx | 5000 klx |
| 10 Mlx | 10000 klx |
| 25 Mlx | 25000 klx |
| 50 Mlx | 50000 klx |
| 100 Mlx | 100000 klx |