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
Result
lx
Enter a nox value above to see the result.
Please enter a valid non-negative number.
Formula:
lx = nx ÷ 1000 | 1 nox = 0.001 lux | 1 lux = 1000 nox
Dim-Light Reference Levels
| Environment | Nox (nx) | Lux (lx) |
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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
- Enter the illuminance value in nox in the input field.
- The converter divides your value by 1000 to get lux.
- 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 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