Convert Millilux to Megalux
Convert Millilux (mlx) to Megalux (Mlx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
Mlx = mlx × 1.000000000e-9
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 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
| Millilux (mlx) | Megalux (Mlx) |
|---|---|
| 1 mlx | 1 × 10-9 Mlx |
| 2 mlx | 2 × 10-9 Mlx |
| 5 mlx | 5 × 10-9 Mlx |
| 10 mlx | 1 × 10-8 Mlx |
| 25 mlx | 2.5 × 10-8 Mlx |
| 50 mlx | 5 × 10-8 Mlx |
| 100 mlx | 1 × 10-7 Mlx |