LIGHT
Illuminance
Light arriving on a surface.
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Result0.001 klx1 lx = 0.001 klx
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lx to klx Converter
Convert lux (lx) to kilolux (klx). Enter a value for an instant result, or use the examples and reverse conversion below.
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HOW IT IS CALCULATED
Convert through lux
Enter a lux value to calculate kilolux with full internal precision before display rounding.
Display PrecisionAuto · 6 significant digits
Auto trims unnecessary zeroes and uses scientific notation for extreme magnitudes. Use Digits to set the display precision; calculations retain full precision.
QUICK REFERENCE
All units in this quantity
| Unit | Symbol | Converted value |
|---|---|---|
| luxfrom lx | lx | 1 |
| kiloluxfrom lx | klx | 0.001 |
| foot-candlefrom lx | fc | 0.092903 |
SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.
lx to klx Conversion Reference
Lux (lx) and kilolux (klx) are units of illuminance. Use this page to convert in either direction.
Conversion Examples
| Lux (lx) | Kilolux (klx) |
|---|---|
| 1 lx | 0.001 klx |
| 5 lx | 0.005 klx |
| 10 lx | 0.01 klx |
| 100 lx | 0.1 klx |
Examples are rounded to 6 significant digits. The interactive converter retains full calculation precision; change Display Precision to see more digits.