Lux to Phots
10 Lux = 0.001 Phots
1 × 10⁻³
0.001(1 × 10⁻³)
About these units
Lux
The lux is the SI unit of illuminance, one lumen per square meter. A well-lit office is around 500 lux; daylight can exceed 10,000 lux.
Phots
The phot is a CGS illuminance unit equal to one lumen per square centimeter, or 10,000 lux. It describes very bright light.
Conversion formula
To convert Lux to Phot, multiply the value by 0.0001 (1 × 10⁻⁴).
Quick reference
| Lux | Phots |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0001 (1 × 10⁻⁴) |
| 2 | 0.0002 (2 × 10⁻⁴) |
| 5 | 0.0005 (5 × 10⁻⁴) |
| 10 | 0.001 (1 × 10⁻³) |
| 100 | 0.01 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many Phots are in one Lux?
- 1 Lux = 0.0001 (1 × 10⁻⁴) Phots.
- How many Lux are in one Phot?
- 1 Phot = 10,000 Lux.