Nox to Lux Converter

Enter a nox value and instantly get the equivalent in lux, plus the formula and dim-light reference table.

Nox to Lux

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

Dim-Light Reference Levels

Environment Nox (nx) Lux (lx)

Click any row to load that nox value into the converter.

Summary

Enter a nox value and instantly get the equivalent in lux, plus the formula and dim-light reference table.

How it works

  1. Enter the illuminance value in nox in the input field.
  2. The converter divides your value by 1000 to get lux.
  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 nox to lux.
  • 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 nox into standard lux values.
  • Compare camera sensor sensitivity specs that reference dim-light illuminance levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-23 · Reviewed by Nham Vu