Convert Microlux to Megalux
Convert Microlux (µlx) to Megalux (Mlx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
Mlx = µlx × 1.000000000e-12
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 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.
Quick Reference Table
| Microlux (µlx) | Megalux (Mlx) |
|---|---|
| 1 µlx | 1 × 10-12 Mlx |
| 2 µlx | 2 × 10-12 Mlx |
| 5 µlx | 5 × 10-12 Mlx |
| 10 µlx | 1 × 10-11 Mlx |
| 25 µlx | 2.5 × 10-11 Mlx |
| 50 µlx | 5 × 10-11 Mlx |
| 100 µlx | 1 × 10-10 Mlx |