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How to Convert from Lux [lx] to Nox?
Learn how to convert illumination units from lux to nox with this easy-to-use online converter. Suitable for low-light measurement and specialized lighting design applications.
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Lux [lx] to Nox Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps you transform values from lux, the SI-derived illuminance unit, to nox, a specialized unit that measures very low light levels. It is useful for contexts such as night-time illumination and sensitive optical testing.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the illumination value in lux [lx] you want to convert
- Select 'lux' as the input unit and 'nox' as the output unit
- Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in nox
- Use the results for analyzing low-light environments or testing
Key Features
- Simple conversion between lux and nox units
- Supports measurement of a broad range of illumination conditions from daylight to near-darkness
- Browser-based tool requiring no installation
- Provides examples for clear understanding of the conversion process
Examples
- 5 lx equals 5000 nox
- 0.2 lx equals 200 nox
Common Use Cases
- Quantifying very low illumination in night-time or near-dark conditions
- Environmental and astronomical night illumination measurements
- Dark-sky planning and exterior lighting design to minimize light pollution
- Calibrating optical sensors and imaging devices under low-light scenarios
Tips & Best Practices
- Ensure input values are accurate for meaningful conversion
- Verify the suitability of using nox when dealing with extremely low light levels
- Use this converter for relevant scientific, environmental, and lighting design purposes
- Be aware of measurement instrument limitations when working with low illuminance
Limitations
- Nox is a historical and specialized unit not widely supported by all photometric devices
- The conversion assumes direct linear scaling without considering spectral sensitivity variations
- Measurement noise and sensitivity limits can affect values at very low illumination levels
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is lux in illumination measurement?
- Lux is the SI-derived unit of illuminance that represents luminous flux per square meter weighted by daylight visual response.
- Why convert lux to nox?
- Converting to nox helps quantify extremely low light levels such as night-time or near-dark conditions that lux alone may not describe adequately.
- Is nox commonly used in everyday lighting?
- No, nox is a specialized and historical unit mainly used in astronomy, environmental science, and sensitive optical testing rather than for general lighting.
Key Terminology
- Lux [lx]
- The SI derived unit of illuminance measuring luminous flux per square metre, weighted by the human photopic visual response.
- Nox
- A historical unit of illuminance equal to 1 millilux, used to measure very low light levels typical in night-time or near-dark conditions.
- Illuminance
- The measure of luminous flux incident on a surface per unit area, describing the brightness perceived by an observer.