Authoritative definitions of the International System of Units and SI prefixes.
Unit conversion
Nox to Lux Converter
1 nx = 0.001 lx. Enter a value to convert nx to lx, then use the formula and table below. Displayed digits may be rounded.
Light & sound unitsInstant result
Decimals
Formula result = input × 0.001 ÷ 1. 1 nx = 0.001 lx
Nonzero results too small for the selected decimal places use scientific notation.
Nonzero results too small for the selected decimal places use scientific notation.
Common examples
One value, several units
Lux0.001 lx
Foot-candles0.0001 fc
Phot1.00000e-7 ph
Conversion table
| nx | lx |
|---|---|
| 1 nx | 0.001 lx |
| 2 nx | 0.002 lx |
| 5 nx | 0.005 lx |
| 10 nx | 0.01 lx |
| 25 nx | 0.025 lx |
| 50 nx | 0.05 lx |
| 100 nx | 0.1 lx |
Conversion chart
1 nx0.001 lx
5 nx0.005 lx
10 nx0.01 lx
25 nx0.025 lx
50 nx0.05 lx
Worked example
1 nx = 0.001 lx. Apply the selected conversion formula to other input values.
Unit definition
Nox (nx) One nox equals 0.001 lux.
Unit history
Nox is represented here using its modern SI definition or an internationally accepted relationship to an SI base unit.
Step by step
1. Parse the value, including fractions.
2. Convert nx to lux.
3. Convert the base value to lx and apply your display precision.
Understand the result before using it
Nox to Lux converts a value measured in Nox (nx) into the equivalent value in Lux (lx). The numerical value changes because the size and definition of the selected unit changes; the underlying quantity does not.
Calculated result
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.
Formula, assumptions, and example
Formula
result = input × 0.001 ÷ 1
Assumptions
- Nox and Lux represent the same illuminance quantity.
- The input is expressed in nx; the output is expressed in lx.
- The unit definitions and conventional relationship shown on this page apply.
Worked example
1 nx = 0.001 lx. For another value, apply the same relationship and round only to the precision your source measurement supports.
When to use it
Good uses
- Read a nx measurement in a document that expects lx.
- Compare a nox value with a value reported in lux.
- Check the nx to lx arithmetic before copying the result into another calculation.
Limitations
Common mistakes to avoid
- Decibel sound-pressure level is logarithmic and depends on the stated reference pressure.
- Round the output to a precision justified by the original measurement.
- Verify safety-critical, regulated, laboratory, and contractual conversions against the controlling standard.
Sources and further reading
These references explain the underlying standards or provide authoritative context. Your own contract, institution, clinician, product documentation, local code, or governing standard may be the controlling source.
Guidance on unit names, symbols, conversions, and numerical presentation.
Questions about this calculation
How do I convert Nox to Lux?
result = input × 0.001 ÷ 1. Input is in nx; result is in lx. 1 nx = 0.001 lx. The displayed digits may be rounded.
What is 1 nx in lx?
1 nx = 0.001 lx. The displayed digits may be rounded.
Can I reverse the nx to lx conversion?
Yes. Swap the source and target units in the converter. The reverse relationship converts lx back to nx.
Is the Nox to Lux result exact?
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.