Convert Millilux to Lumens per square yard
Convert Millilux (mlx) to Lumens per square yard (lm/yd²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
lm/yd² = mlx × 0.00083612736
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 Lumens per square yard
The lumen per square yard (lm/yd²) equals 1/0.83612736 lx ≈ 1.196 lx. Used occasionally in UK outdoor area lighting specifications alongside foot-candles. A 3 lx minimum car-park standard equals ~2.5 lm/yd²; a 100 lx sports-field requirement ~84 lm/yd². 1 lm/yd² = 1/0.83612736 lx.
Quick Reference Table
| Millilux (mlx) | Lumens per square yard (lm/yd²) |
|---|---|
| 1 mlx | 0.000836127 lm/yd² |
| 2 mlx | 0.00167225 lm/yd² |
| 5 mlx | 0.00418064 lm/yd² |
| 10 mlx | 0.00836127 lm/yd² |
| 25 mlx | 0.0209032 lm/yd² |
| 50 mlx | 0.0418064 lm/yd² |
| 100 mlx | 0.0836127 lm/yd² |