Lux is a standardised unit of measurement of light level intensity, which is commonly referred to as “illuminance” or “illumination”. … A measurement of 1 lux is equal to the illumination of a one metre square surface that is one metre away from a single candle.

What is a good Lux level?

Room TypeLight Level (Foot Candles)Light Level (Lux)Retail Sales20-50 FC200-500 luxStairway5-10 FC50-100 luxStorage Room – General5-20 FC50-200 luxWorkshop30-75 FC300-750 lux

Is higher lux brighter?

More lux = brighter. Less lux = darker. Over time, lux levels will get lower with any type of lighting, although LED lighting is very resilient.