Is My Light Meter Reading in mLux or Lux?

[otterandseal1]

Hi, I'm studying physics and was wondering about the light meter I used. It was set to 2000 so I could get readings, instead of 2 because the readings wouldn't show. Does this mean my values I get from the light meter is in mLux (milli) or just Lux?

 

[kuruman]

I am just guessing here because I don't have the manual that came with your meter. If your setting is 2000 and the reading is 1253, then it means 1.253 Lux.

 

[davenn]

Hi there, @otterandseal1
and welcome to PF

If your setting is 2000 and the reading is 1253, then it means 1.253 Lux.

or 1253 Lux ... depends on what the units of the 2000 is

Hi, I'm studying physics and was wondering about the light meter I used. It was set to 2000 so I could get readings, instead of 2 because the readings wouldn't show. Does this mean my values I get from the light meter is in mLux (milli) or just Lux?

mate, you really need to tell us lots more info
Make, Model even a sharp and clear photo of the front of the unit would be extremely helpful

2000 means nothing to us if you don't tell us the unitsDave

 

[otterandseal1]

Hi there, @otterandseal1
and welcome to PF

or 1253 Lux ... depends on what the units of the 2000 ismate, you really need to tell us lots more info
Make, Model even a sharp and clear photo of the front of the unit would be extremely helpful

2000 means nothing to us if you don't tell us the unitsDave

I don't have it with me. It's measured in lux. there's a knob that turns to 2, 20, 2000, 20000

 

[davenn]

I don't have it with me. It's measured in lux. there's a knob that turns to 2, 20, 2000, 20000

do you have a manual for it ?

if not, there's probably one online

it would seem that it measured 1253 lux, which is a pretty bright light source.

Just an aside for light sources, the avg data projector for a home or board room is from 1500 - 3000 lux

a good number are much higher 5k to 8k lux for larger auditoriums

so, till you provide more info, no one can help youDave