Convert Megalux to Microlux
Convert Megalux (Mlx) to Microlux (µlx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
µlx = Mlx × 1000000000000
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 Microlux
The microlux (µlx) equals 10⁻⁶ lx. Natural night illuminance: a moonless overcast sky ~100 µlx; scattered starlight ~200-300 µlx; crescent moon ~10-50 µlx. Used in night-vision equipment sensitivity specifications and observatory site-quality assessments. 1 µlx = 10⁻⁶ lx.
Quick Reference Table
| Megalux (Mlx) | Microlux (µlx) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mlx | 1 × 1012 µlx |
| 2 Mlx | 2 × 1012 µlx |
| 5 Mlx | 5 × 1012 µlx |
| 10 Mlx | 1 × 1013 µlx |
| 25 Mlx | 2.5 × 1013 µlx |
| 50 Mlx | 5 × 1013 µlx |
| 100 Mlx | 1 × 1014 µlx |