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Lumen per square meter to Lux Converter

Use this page to convert lumen per square meter values into lux, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.

Conversion formula

1 lm/m^2 = 1 lx

1 lx = 1 lm/m^2

Example: 500 lm/m^2 = 500 lx

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Lumen per square meter

One lumen per square meter is equal to one lux.

History: Lux is defined as lumen per square meter.

Current use: Used for direct illumination calculations and lighting design.

Also written as lm/m^2.

Lux

Lux measures luminous flux incident on a surface per square meter.

History: Lux is the SI unit for illumination or illuminance.

Current use: Used in lighting design, workplace standards, photography, displays, architecture, and safety guidelines.

Also written as lx.

Lumen per square meter to Lux table

Lumen per square meter [lm/m^2]Lux [lx]
0.01 lm/m^20.01 lx
0.1 lm/m^20.1 lx
1 lm/m^21 lx
2 lm/m^22 lx
5 lm/m^25 lx
10 lm/m^210 lx
20 lm/m^220 lx
50 lm/m^250 lx
100 lm/m^2100 lx

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Lux (lx) are in one Lumen per square meter (lm/m^2)?

    One Lumen per square meter equals 1 Lux.

  • How do you convert Lumen per square meter to Lux?

    Multiply the Lumen per square meter value by 1 to get the result in Lux.

  • How do you convert Lux back to Lumen per square meter?

    Multiply the Lux value by 1 to get back to Lumen per square meter.

  • What is 500 Lumen per square meter in Lux?

    500 Lumen per square meter equals 500 Lux.