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Lux to Lumen per square meter Converter
Use this page to convert lux values into lumen per square meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 lx = 1 lm/m^2
1 lm/m^2 = 1 lx
Example: 500 lx = 500 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
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 to Lumen per square meter table
| Lux [lx] | Lumen per square meter [lm/m^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lx | 0.01 lm/m^2 |
| 0.1 lx | 0.1 lm/m^2 |
| 1 lx | 1 lm/m^2 |
| 2 lx | 2 lm/m^2 |
| 5 lx | 5 lm/m^2 |
| 10 lx | 10 lm/m^2 |
| 20 lx | 20 lm/m^2 |
| 50 lx | 50 lm/m^2 |
| 100 lx | 100 lm/m^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Lumen per square meter (lm/m^2) are in one Lux (lx)?
One Lux equals 1 Lumen per square meter.
How do you convert Lux to Lumen per square meter?
Multiply the Lux value by 1 to get the result in Lumen per square meter.
How do you convert Lumen per square meter back to Lux?
Multiply the Lumen per square meter value by 1 to get back to Lux.
What is 500 Lux in Lumen per square meter?
500 Lux equals 500 Lumen per square meter.
