Kilolux to Phot Converter
Convert kilolux to phot 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 phot
Enter your illuminance in kilolux and get the equivalent in phot 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 the modern shorthand for high illuminance; phot is the CGS equivalent, and the simple factor of 10 between them makes this conversion straightforward for referencing legacy data.
Need the opposite direction? Convert phot to kilolux just as easily, or explore all our illuminance conversions.
Common kilolux to phot conversions
| Kilolux (klx) | Phot (ph) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.5 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 25 | 2.5 |
| 50 | 5 |
| 100 | 10 |
| 500 | 50 |
| 1000 | 100 |
Frequently asked questions
1 kilolux equals 0.1 phot.
Multiply by 0.1. For example, 5 klx = 0.5 ph.
10 kilolux equals exactly 1 phot.
1 phot equals 10 kilolux.
100 kilolux equals 10 phot.