Lux to Millilux Converter
Convert lux to millilux instantly.
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How to convert lux to millilux
Enter your illuminance in lux and get the equivalent in millilux 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.
Lux measures standard indoor and outdoor illumination; millilux is used for extremely low light measurements in astronomy, night vision research and bioluminescence studies.
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Common lux to millilux conversions
| Lux (lx) | Millilux (mlx) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 25 | 25000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 500 | 5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
1 lux equals 1000 millilux.
Multiply by 1000. For example, 5 lx = 5000 mlx.
Full moonlight provides approximately 1 lux, which equals 1000 millilux. A quarter moon is about 50 millilux.
1 millilux equals 0.001 lux.
100 lux equals 1 millilux.