Convert Megalux to Millilux
Convert Megalux (Mlx) to Millilux (mlx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
mlx = Mlx × 1000000000
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 Millilux
The millilux (mlx) equals 10⁻³ lx, also called 1 nox (CIE historical unit). Moonless clear sky: ~1 mlx; quarter moon: ~20-50 mlx; full moon at zenith: ~100-270 mlx. Minimum for dark-adapted outdoor navigation. Emergency exit pathway lighting is typically 1-5 mlx. 1 mlx = 10⁻³ lx = 1 nox.
Quick Reference Table
| Megalux (Mlx) | Millilux (mlx) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mlx | 1000000000 mlx |
| 2 Mlx | 2 × 109 mlx |
| 5 Mlx | 5 × 109 mlx |
| 10 Mlx | 1 × 1010 mlx |
| 25 Mlx | 2.5 × 1010 mlx |
| 50 Mlx | 5 × 1010 mlx |
| 100 Mlx | 1 × 1011 mlx |