Convert Kilolux to Phot
Input the number of kilolux you want to convert to phots.
How to Convert Kilolux to Phots
The kilolux and phot are both units of illuminance. By definition, 1 phot equals exactly 10 kilolux. This means to convert kilolux to phots, you divide by 10.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 klx to phots:
We need to convert kilolux to phots
Since 1 ph = 10 klx, divide by 10
5 ÷ 10 = 0.5
5 klx = 0.5 ph
Kilolux to Phot Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilolux to phot conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kilolux (klx) | Phots (ph) |
|---|---|
| 1 klx | 0.1 ph |
| 2 klx | 0.2 ph |
| 5 klx | 0.5 ph |
| 10 klx | 1 ph |
| 15 klx | 1.5 ph |
| 20 klx | 2 ph |
| 25 klx | 2.5 ph |
| 50 klx | 5 ph |
| 100 klx | 10 ph |
About These Units
Kilolux (klx)
A kilolux (klx) equals 1,000 lux. Measures bright conditions: overcast day 1-2 klx, indirect sunlight 10-25 klx, direct sunlight 32-100 klx. Used in greenhouse lighting, photography exposure, and solar energy calculations. One kilolux = 1,000 lux.
Phot (ph)
The phot (ph) is the CGS unit of illuminance equal to 10,000 lux or 1 lumen per square centimeter. Very bright: full sunlight is about 10 phots. Found in older scientific literature. One phot = 929 foot-candles. Largely replaced by lux in modern usage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kilolux to phots?
To convert kilolux to phots, divide the value by 10. For example, 10 klx = 1 ph.
How many phots are in 1 kilolux?
1 kilolux equals 0.1 phots.
What is the formula for kilolux to phots?
The formula is: ph = klx ÷ 10.