Lux to Kilolux Converter
Quick answer: To convert lux to kilolux, multiply by 0.001. For example, 10 lx is 0.01 klx. One lux equals 0.001 klx.
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Use the Lux to Kilolux Converter
Lux to Kilolux formula and what each symbol means
klx = lx × 0.001
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lx | Lux |
| klx | Kilolux |
Lux to Kilolux examples
1 lx
1 lx × 0.001 = 0.001 klx.
10 lx
10 lx × 0.001 = 0.01 klx.
100 lx
100 lx × 0.001 = 0.1 klx.
Lux compared with Kilolux
One klx is 1,000 times as large as one lx, so your number gets smaller when you convert lux to kilolux and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
About lux and kilolux
Lux (lx): The lux, one lumen per square metre. Kilolux (klx): Kilolux, 1,000 lx.
How to calculate Lux to Kilolux step by step
- Enter the value in lx (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 0.001, because 1 lx = 0.001 klx.
- The product is the value in klx. To go back, divide by 0.001 or multiply by 1,000.
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How to read your Lux to Kilolux result
One foot-candle is one lumen per square foot, about 10.764 lx, and one phot is 10,000 lx.
| LUX | KILOLUX |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
Kilolux to Lux: quick table
| KILOLUX | LUX |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 250 | 250,000 |
| 500 | 500,000 |
Common mistakes when calculating Lux to Kilolux
- Mixing klx with lx, which differ by 1,000.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from lx to klx multiply by 0.001; from klx to lx divide by 0.001.
Lux to Kilolux FAQ
How many klx are in 1 lx?
1 lx equals 0.001 klx.
How many lx are in 1 klx?
1 klx equals 1,000 lx.
Is 1 lx = 0.001 klx an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (0.001). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a kilolux (klx)?
Kilolux, 1,000 lx.
How can I estimate lux to kilolux in my head?
One klx is 1,000 times as large as one lx, so your number gets smaller when you convert lux to kilolux and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
What is 80 lx in kilolux?
80 lx = 0.08 klx (since 80 × 0.001).
What is 500 lx in kilolux?
500 lx = 0.5 klx (since 500 × 0.001).
What is 15 lx in kilolux?
15 lx = 0.015 klx (since 15 × 0.001).
How many decimals should I keep when converting lx to klx?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 0.01 klx rounds to 0.01 klx at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
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Method, review and disclaimer
Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8: conversion factors, BIPM: the International System of Units (SI)