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Lux measures illumination intensity on a surface, while lumens measure total light output. To convert lux to lumens, you multiply the lux value by the surface area in square meters. If the area isn’t specified, 1 m² is assumed, making lux and lumens numerically equal.
Conversion Tool
Result in lumens:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert lux (lx) to lumens (lm) depends on the area illuminated. Lumens equals lux multiplied by the surface area in square meters:
Lumens (lm) = Lux (lx) × Area (m²)
Since lux measures light per unit area, if you know how many lux are on an area, multiply by that area size to get total lumens. For example, if 40000 lux lights one square meter, then total lumens is 40000 × 1 = 40000 lumens.
Conversion Example
- Say you have 5000 lux lighting an area of 2 m²:
- Multiply 5000 by 2
- Result is 10000 lumens
- This means total light output is 10000 lumens over that 2 m²
- For 12000 lux on 0.5 m²:
- 12000 × 0.5 = 6000 lumens
- The total luminous flux is 6000 lumens
- If 75000 lux illuminates 3 m²:
- 75000 × 3 = 225000 lumens
- Shows how changing area affects lumens
Conversion Chart
| Lux | Lumens (Area = 1 m²) |
|---|---|
| 39975.0 | 39975.0 |
| 39980.0 | 39980.0 |
| 39985.0 | 39985.0 |
| 39990.0 | 39990.0 |
| 39995.0 | 39995.0 |
| 40000.0 | 40000.0 |
| 40005.0 | 40005.0 |
| 40010.0 | 40010.0 |
| 40015.0 | 40015.0 |
| 40020.0 | 40020.0 |
| 40025.0 | 40025.0 |
This chart shows lux values around 40000 and their corresponding lumens assuming an area of one square meter. To find lumens for different area, multiply lux by the actual surface size.
Related Conversion Questions
- How many lumens equal 40000 lux on a 2 square meter surface?
- Does 40000 lux always convert directly to 40000 lumens?
- What area would make 40000 lux equal 80000 lumens?
- Is 40000 lux brighter than 40000 lumens?
- How to convert 40000 lux to lumens for a 0.75 m² area?
- Can I find lumens from 40000 lux without knowing the area?
- What’s the difference between 40000 lux and 40000 lumens?
Conversion Definitions
Lux: Lux is a unit measuring illumination intensity, describes how much visible light falls on a surface area. One lux equals one lumen per square meter, used to quantify brightness perceived by human eyes on a given surface.
Lumens: Lumens measure total visible light emitted by a source in all directions. It indicates brightness output by lamps or bulbs regardless of area, helps compare light intensity between different light sources.
Conversion FAQs
Why does the conversion from lux to lumens require knowing the area?
Lux measures light per area unit, so without area, you can’t find total light output. Lumens count all light emitted, so multiplying lux by the area gives total lumens. Without area value, conversion stays incomplete or assumes one square meter.
Can I use the conversion tool for any lux value?
The tool works for any numeric lux input but assumes area equals one square meter. For different areas, multiply output by actual surface size manually, as the tool doesn’t account for varying area sizes.
Is 40000 lux considered bright for indoor lighting?
Yes, 40000 lux is very bright for indoors; typical office lighting is around 300-500 lux. Such high lux values are more common outdoors or specialized settings like photography studios or industrial illumination.
What happens if the area is larger than 1 m² in the conversion?
If area increases, total lumens increase proportionally. For example, 40000 lux over 2 m² equals 80000 lumens. The conversion formula scales lumens with surface size because lux shows intensity per unit area.
Are lumens and lux interchangeable units?
No, lumens and lux measure different things: lumens total light output, lux measures intensity on surfaces. They relate through area, so they only match numerically when the area is exactly 1 square meter.
