Convert Millilux to Nanolux
Convert Millilux (mlx) to Nanolux (nlx) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
nlx = mlx × 1000000
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 Nanolux
The nanolux (nlx) equals 10⁻⁹ lx. Astronomical night-sky scale: the zodiacal band contributes ~10-50 nlx; airglow ~150 nlx; the Milky Way core ~100 nlx. The absolute human eye threshold is around 100 nlx. Used in night-sky quality metrics and photomultiplier tube calibration. 1 nlx = 10⁻⁹ lx.
Quick Reference Table
| Millilux (mlx) | Nanolux (nlx) |
|---|---|
| 1 mlx | 1000000 nlx |
| 2 mlx | 2000000 nlx |
| 5 mlx | 5000000 nlx |
| 10 mlx | 10000000 nlx |
| 25 mlx | 25000000 nlx |
| 50 mlx | 50000000 nlx |
| 100 mlx | 100000000 nlx |