Convert Megalux to Microlux

Convert Megalux (Mlx) to Microlux (µlx) instantly and accurately.

Megalux (Mlx)
Microlux (µlx)

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 Mlx1 × 1012 µlx
2 Mlx2 × 1012 µlx
5 Mlx5 × 1012 µlx
10 Mlx1 × 1013 µlx
25 Mlx2.5 × 1013 µlx
50 Mlx5 × 1013 µlx
100 Mlx1 × 1014 µlx

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