Convert Megalux to Lumens per square yard
Convert Megalux (Mlx) to Lumens per square yard (lm/yd²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
lm/yd² = Mlx × 836127.36
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 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.
Quick Reference Table
| Megalux (Mlx) | Lumens per square yard (lm/yd²) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mlx | 836127 lm/yd² |
| 2 Mlx | 1672250 lm/yd² |
| 5 Mlx | 4180640 lm/yd² |
| 10 Mlx | 8361270 lm/yd² |
| 25 Mlx | 20903200 lm/yd² |
| 50 Mlx | 41806400 lm/yd² |
| 100 Mlx | 83612700 lm/yd² |