| Unit | lux |
|---|---|
| Symbol | lx |
| Quantity | illuminance |
| Defining Resolution |
CGPM Resolution 12 (1960) |
| Unit Type | Named SI derived unit |
| Unit expressed in terms of SI base units | $$\text{cd}^{}\ \ \text{sr}^{}\ \ \text{m}^{-2}\ \ $$ |
| Unit expressed in terms of other SI units | $$\text{lm}^{}\ \ \text{m}^{-2}\ \ $$ |
