Convert Lux to Millilux
Use this free converter to change lux (lx) into millilux (mlx). Lux and millilux both measure illuminance. As a quick reference, 1 lx equals 1000 mlx, and 1 mlx equals 0.001 lx.
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Millilux (mlx)
1000
1 lx = 1000 mlx
Illuminance conversion table
| Lux | Millilux |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 3 | 3000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 25 | 25000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 100000 |
| 1,000 | 1000000 |
How to convert Lux to Millilux
Multiply the lux value by 1000 to get millilux.
- Enter the number of lux you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in millilux.
- Worked example: 15 lx × 1000 = 15000 mlx.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (millilux to lux).
About these units
Lux (lx)
- Definition
- The lux (lx) is the SI unit of illuminance, equal to one lumen per square meter — a measure of how much light falls on a surface.
- History
- It was adopted as an SI unit in 1960, derived from the lumen and the meter.
- Current use
- Lux is used in lighting design, photography, agriculture (grow-light intensity), and workplace health and safety standards.
Millilux (mlx)
- Definition
- A millilux (mlx) is one thousandth of a lux, used for very low-light measurement.
- History
- It is a metric sub-multiple of the lux.
- Current use
- Millilux values describe moonlit or deeply shaded environments in scientific photometry.
Frequently asked questions
How many millilux are in a lux?
There are 1000 mlx in 1 lx. To convert, multiply the number of lux by 1000.
How do I convert lux to millilux?
Multiply the lux value by 1000 to get millilux. For example, 10 lx = 10000 mlx.
Is this lux-to-millilux converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Lux to other illuminance units
| Unit | 1 Lux equals |
|---|---|
| Millilux (mlx) | 1000 mlx |
| Kilolux (klx) | 0.001 klx |
| Foot-candle (fc) | 0.09290304 fc |
| Phot (ph) | 0.0001 ph |
| Nox (nx) | 1000 nx |