Lux to Nox Converter
Enter a lux value and instantly get the equivalent in nox, plus the formula and dim-light reference table.
Lux to Nox
Result
nx
Enter a lux value above to see the result.
Please enter a valid non-negative number.
Formula:
nx = lx × 1000 | 1 lux = 1000 nox | 1 nox = 0.001 lux
Dim-Light Reference Levels
| Environment | Lux (lx) | Nox (nx) |
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Click any row to load that lux value into the converter.
Summary
Enter a lux value and instantly get the equivalent in nox, plus the formula and dim-light reference table.
How it works
- Enter the illuminance value in lux in the input field.
- The converter multiplies your value by 1000 to get nox.
- The result updates instantly as you type.
- Copy the result with one click.
- Use the reference table to compare your result against common dim-light environments.
Use cases
- Convert starlight or moonlight meter readings from lux to nox.
- Work with historical photometry references that use the nox unit.
- Design very low-light environments such as observatory surroundings or nighttime nature reserves.
- Evaluate night-sky quality measurements against dim-light thresholds.
- Translate light-pollution survey data expressed in fractions of lux into nox.
- Compare camera sensor sensitivity specs that reference dim-light illuminance levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 2026-07-22 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu