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

Enter a lux value above to see the result.
Formula: nx = lx × 1000  |  1 lux = 1000 nox  |  1 nox = 0.001 lux

Dim-Light Reference Levels

Environment Lux (lx) Nox (nx)

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

  1. Enter the illuminance value in lux in the input field.
  2. The converter multiplies your value by 1000 to get nox.
  3. The result updates instantly as you type.
  4. Copy the result with one click.
  5. 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