Convert Millilux to Kilolux
Convert Millilux (mlx) to Kilolux (klx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
klx = mlx × 1.000000000e-6
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.
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
| Millilux (mlx) | Kilolux (klx) |
|---|---|
| 1 mlx | 1 × 10-6 klx |
| 2 mlx | 2 × 10-6 klx |
| 5 mlx | 5 × 10-6 klx |
| 10 mlx | 1 × 10-5 klx |
| 25 mlx | 2.5 × 10-5 klx |
| 50 mlx | 5 × 10-5 klx |
| 100 mlx | 1 × 10-4 klx |