Convert Nanolux to Lux

Convert Nanolux (nlx) to Lux (lx) instantly and accurately.

Nanolux (nlx)
Lux (lx)

Conversion Formula

lx = nlx × 1.000000000e-9

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.

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

Nanolux (nlx)Lux (lx)
1 nlx1 × 10-9 lx
2 nlx2 × 10-9 lx
5 nlx5 × 10-9 lx
10 nlx1 × 10-8 lx
25 nlx2.5 × 10-8 lx
50 nlx5 × 10-8 lx
100 nlx1 × 10-7 lx

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