Convert Microlux to Kilolux
Convert Microlux (µlx) to Kilolux (klx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
klx = µlx × 1.000000000e-9
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.
About Kilolux
The kilolux (klx) equals 1 000 lx. Outdoor daytime scale: overcast sky ~10-20 klx; direct mid-latitude sunshine at noon ~80-100 klx. Required for fine inspection work, surgery, and color-critical print evaluation (ISO 3664: 2 klx). Also the range for plant-growth LED systems at canopy level. 1 klx = 10³ lx.
Quick Reference Table
| Microlux (µlx) | Kilolux (klx) |
|---|---|
| 1 µlx | 1 × 10-9 klx |
| 2 µlx | 2 × 10-9 klx |
| 5 µlx | 5 × 10-9 klx |
| 10 µlx | 1 × 10-8 klx |
| 25 µlx | 2.5 × 10-8 klx |
| 50 µlx | 5 × 10-8 klx |
| 100 µlx | 1 × 10-7 klx |