Illumination conversion
1 lux (lx) equals 1 meter-candela (m·cd). Enter any value below to convert from lx to m·cd.
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1 lx = 1 m·cd
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Lux lx | 1 |
| Meter-candela m·cd | 1 |
| Centimeter-candela cm·cd | 0.0001 |
| Foot-candela ft·cd | 0.09290304 |
| Phot ph | 0.0001 |
| Nox nox | 1,000 |
| Lumen/square meter lm/m² | 1 |
| Lumen/square centimeter lm/cm² | 0.0001 |
| Lumen/square foot lm/ft² | 0.09290304 |
| Watt/square centimeter (at 555 nm) W/cm² | 0.0000000015 |
Formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
2 lx = 2 m·cd.
SI relationships follow the cited reference. Conventional and domain-specific factors use the established ConvertWin factor inventory; verify safety-critical work against the governing standard.
Quick reference
| Lux (lx) | Meter-candela (m·cd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 25 | 25 |
| 50 | 50 |
| 100 | 100 |
| 1,000 | 1,000 |
From unit
Lux (lx) is the base unit of Illumination in the International System of Units (SI).
Symbol: lx
To unit
Meter-candela (m·cd) is the base unit of Illumination in the International System of Units (SI).
Symbol: m·cd
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Source
The SI framework is checked against NIST Guide for the Use of the International System of Units; conventional factors come from the extended factor inventory. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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Use the formula m·cd = lx x 1. 1 lux (lx) equals 1 meter-candela (m·cd).
SI relationships follow the cited reference. Conventional and domain-specific factors use the established ConvertWin factor inventory; verify safety-critical work against the governing standard.
