Lux (lx)
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| Unit | Symbol | Equivalent to 1 cm/cd |
|---|---|---|
| Centimeter-CandleBase Unit | cm/cd | 1 |
| Flame | fl | 0.004306 |
| Foot-Candle | ft/cd | 0.001076 |
| Lumen/Square Centimeter | lm/cm² | 1 |
| Lumen/Square Foot | lm/ft² | 0.001076 |
| Lumen/Square Meter | lm/m² | 1E-4 |
| Lux | lx | 1E-4 |
| Meter-Candle | m/cd | 1E-4 |
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Lux Comparison Table
Compare Lux values with 6 other illumination units. Quick reference for common conversion values.
| Lux (lx) | Centimeter-Candle (cm/cd) | Flame (fl) | Foot-Candle (ft/cd) | Lumen/Square Centimeter (lm/cm²) | Lumen/Square Foot (lm/ft²) | Lumen/Square Meter (lm/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1E-4 | 0.023226 | 0.092903 | 1E-4 | 0.092903 | 1 |
| 5 | 5E-4 | 0.116129 | 0.464515 | 5E-4 | 0.464515 | 5 |
| 10 | 0.001 | 0.232258 | 0.92903 | 0.001 | 0.92903 | 10 |
| 25 | 0.0025 | 0.580644 | 2.322576 | 0.0025 | 2.322576 | 25 |
| 50 | 0.005 | 1.161288 | 4.645152 | 0.005 | 4.645152 | 50 |
| 100 | 0.01 | 2.322576 | 9.290304 | 0.01 | 9.290304 | 100 |
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About the Lux
The Lux (lx) is a unit of illumination measurement. Use our converter above to convert Lux to any other illumination unit instantly