Convert Megalux to Lux

Convert Megalux (Mlx) to Lux (lx) instantly and accurately.

Megalux (Mlx)
Lux (lx)

Conversion Formula

lx = Mlx × 1000000

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 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.

Quick Reference Table

Megalux (Mlx)Lux (lx)
1 Mlx1000000 lx
2 Mlx2000000 lx
5 Mlx5000000 lx
10 Mlx10000000 lx
25 Mlx25000000 lx
50 Mlx50000000 lx
100 Mlx100000000 lx

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