Convert Millilux to Microlux
Convert Millilux (mlx) to Microlux (µlx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
µlx = mlx × 1000
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 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.
Quick Reference Table
| Millilux (mlx) | Microlux (µlx) |
|---|---|
| 1 mlx | 1000 µlx |
| 2 mlx | 2000 µlx |
| 5 mlx | 5000 µlx |
| 10 mlx | 10000 µlx |
| 25 mlx | 25000 µlx |
| 50 mlx | 50000 µlx |
| 100 mlx | 100000 µlx |