Convert Millilux to Lux
Convert Millilux (mlx) to Lux (lx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
lx = mlx × 0.001
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 Lux
The lux (lx) is the SI coherent unit of illuminance, equal to 1 lm/m². Civil twilight outdoors: ~10 lx; dimly lit corridor: ~50 lx; typical office (EN 12464): 300-500 lx; operating theatre: ~1 000 lx. The most widely used illuminance unit in lighting standards worldwide. 1 lx = 1 lm/m².
Quick Reference Table
| Millilux (mlx) | Lux (lx) |
|---|---|
| 1 mlx | 0.001 lx |
| 2 mlx | 0.002 lx |
| 5 mlx | 0.005 lx |
| 10 mlx | 0.01 lx |
| 25 mlx | 0.025 lx |
| 50 mlx | 0.05 lx |
| 100 mlx | 0.1 lx |