Kilolux to Lux Converter
Convert kilolux to lux instantly.
Standard illuminance units
lux 100000
foot-candle 9290.313
phot 10
millilux 100000000
Fun comparisons
full moon nights 🌕~ 400000
office lighting levels 🏢~ 200
overcast day levels ☁️~ 100
operating room levels 🏥~ 10
direct sunlight levels ☀️~ 1
How to convert kilolux to lux
Enter your illuminance in kilolux and get the equivalent in lux instantly. Key reference points: direct sunlight provides about 100,000 lux, a typical office is 300-500 lux (28-46 foot-candles), and a full moon provides about 0.25 lux.
Kilolux is a shorthand for bright illuminance values in horticultural lighting and outdoor sports venues; lux is the base SI unit used in all lighting calculation software and standards.
Need the opposite direction? Convert lux to kilolux just as easily, or explore all our illuminance conversions.
Common kilolux to lux conversions
| Kilolux (klx) | Lux (lx) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 25 | 25000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 500 | 5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
1 kilolux equals 1000 lux.
Multiply by 1000. For example, 5 klx = 5000 lx.
1 kilolux equals exactly 1000 lux.
1 lux equals 0.001 kilolux.
100 kilolux equals 1 lux.