Lux (Noun)
Meaning
A unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square meter; 0.0929 foot candle.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The interior design team carefully planned the lighting to achieve an even distribution of 500 lux throughout the office space.
- The recommended illuminance for a reading room is between 200 and 500 lux for optimal visibility.
- In order to simulate daylight, the grow lights emitted approximately 50,000 lux directed at the plants.
- Using a lux meter, she measured the illuminance of the retail store, which averaged about 800 lux.
- Studies on workplace lighting suggest that an illuminance of at least 300 lux improves worker productivity and reduces eye strain.