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... Nox = ... Meter-candle
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Nox to Meter-candle Converter
Use this page to convert nox values into meter-candle, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 nox = 0.001 m*c
1 m*c = 1,000 nox
Example: 500 nox = 0.5 m*c
Nox
One nox is equal to 0.001 lux.
History: Nox was used for low illumination levels.
Current use: Used mostly for historical and low-light conversion references.
Also written as nox.
Meter-candle
One meter-candle is equal to one lux.
History: Meter-candle terminology appears in older lighting references.
Current use: Used mainly for legacy lighting conversions.
Also written as m*c.
Nox to Meter-candle table
| Nox [nox] | Meter-candle [m*c] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 nox | 0.00001 m*c |
| 0.1 nox | 0.0001 m*c |
| 1 nox | 0.001 m*c |
| 2 nox | 0.002 m*c |
| 5 nox | 0.005 m*c |
| 10 nox | 0.01 m*c |
| 20 nox | 0.02 m*c |
| 50 nox | 0.05 m*c |
| 100 nox | 0.1 m*c |
