Lumen per Square Foot to Nox Conversion

Convert between Lumen per Square Foot and Nox quickly and accurately.

lm/ft²
nox

How to Convert Lumen per Square Foot to Nox

Conversion Formula

1 lm/ft² = 10763.91 nox
1 nox = 0 lm/ft²

Example

Convert 15 lm/ft² to nox:

15 lm/ft² = 15 × 10763.91 nox = 161458.656 nox

Unit Information

Learn about the illumination units you're converting between

Lumen per Square Foot

lm/ft²

Definition

The Lumen per Square Foot is an imperial unit of illuminance equal to approximately 10.76 lux, representing the luminous flux per square foot. It is commonly used in countries employing the imperial system for lighting design and illuminance measurements.

History/Origin

Developed in countries using imperial units as a practical measure of illuminance. It provides a familiar reference for lighting professionals working with imperial measurements and is commonly used in architectural lighting and building design.

Current Use

Widely used in the United States and other imperial-system countries for lighting design, architectural applications, and general illuminance measurements. It provides a practical unit for lighting professionals and is commonly referenced in building codes and lighting standards.

Multiplier

10.764

Offset

0

Nox

nox

Definition

The Nox is a unit of illuminance equal to one-thousandth of a lux, representing very low levels of illumination. It is used for measuring extremely dim light conditions, such as those found in night vision applications, astronomical observations, or specialized scientific measurements.

History/Origin

Developed for measuring very low illumination levels that are below the practical range of the lux. The nox provides a convenient unit for expressing extremely dim light conditions in scientific and technical applications where precision is important.

Current Use

Used in specialized applications requiring measurement of very low light levels, such as night vision technology, astronomical photometry, and scientific research involving extremely dim light sources. It provides a practical scale for quantifying near-threshold illumination conditions.

Multiplier

0.001

Offset

0

Lumen per Square Foot to Nox Conversion Table

Lumen per Square Foot [lm/ft²] Nox [nox]
1 lm/ft² 10763.910417 nox
10 lm/ft² 107639.104167 nox
25 lm/ft² 269097.760418 nox
50 lm/ft² 538195.5208350001 nox
100 lm/ft² 1076391.0416699999 nox
0 lm/ft² 0E+0 nox
-10 lm/ft² -107639.104167 nox
-40 lm/ft² -430556.416668 nox