iPhone light meter

LUX Meter

Lux and foot-candle readings for rooms, desks, plants, photography setups, and work surfaces.

LUX Meter showing a bright office reading of 701 lux
Live meter

Read light levels instantly.

Switch between lux and foot-candles and see whether a space is dim, comfortable, or bright.

Hold mode

Hold and compare readings.

Hold a measurement, reset the session, and track min, average, and max values while walking around a space.

Calibration

Calibrate your setup.

Match one trusted lux value to store a local correction factor for your iPhone and measuring setup.

Use cases

Check light where it matters.

Use LUX Meter before reading, filming, placing plants, changing desk lamps, or comparing rooms.

Office lighting Houseplants Photography setups Desk and task lamps Room comparisons Task lighting
Accuracy note

For quick checks, not certification.

LUX Meter estimates illuminance from camera exposure. Use it for room comparisons, plant placement, desk lighting, and general lighting decisions. For regulated, safety-critical, or compliance measurements, use a certified lux meter.

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