Light Unit Converter

Name: Light Unit Converter
Rating: 4 (46 reviews)
Author: Apogee Instruments

By: Apogee Instruments App

Converts light intensity to different units for various light sources

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

16,203 ▲ 2

Data as of 2026-10-07

Rating:

4.00

(46)

Version:

2.0.1

Last updated: 2025-07-15

Ranking

#476,345 ▼ 2,438

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The Light Unit Converter extension by Apogee Instruments is a powerful tool that allows users to seamlessly convert between various light intensity units across different light sources including T5 Sylvania fluorescent lights, metal halide, high pressure sodium lamps, and natural sunlight. It supports conversions among units such as Shortwave Radiation (SW), Photosynthetic Photon Flux (PPF, PPFD), Lux (lx), and Foot-candles (fc).

This extension is especially useful for professionals and enthusiasts in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and lighting industries, providing precise definitions and measurements for units essential in photosynthesis research, lighting design, and environmental monitoring. Whether you are measuring radiant energy, assessing illuminance in buildings, or calculating photosynthetically active radiation for optimal plant growth, this tool simplifies complex unit conversions into an user-friendly experience.

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2.0.1 Last updated: 2025-07-15

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Creation date:

2015-04-07

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Permissions:

android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
com.apogeeinstruments.lightunit.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

2.83MB

Email:

ap*****@gmail.com

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Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-10-07

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Developed by:: Apogee Instruments
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apogeeinstruments.lightunit
Email:: ap*****@gmail.com
Website:: http://www.apogeeinstruments.com

User Reviews

Users find Light Unit Converter a practical and cost-effective tool for converting light measurements, especially valuable for growers. However, multiple reviews highlight the app's missing features like full spectrum LED settings and DLI calculations, which are critical for accurate plant growth analysis. Additionally, some users are constrained by lux input limits and request broader LED spectrum options. Overall, the app is positively received but could improve significantly by addressing these specific feature gaps.

Pros

Effective light unit conversion tool useful for indoor and outdoor growers
App is appreciated as a valuable alternative to expensive par meters
Simple and functional for basic light measurements
Well-regarded overall with positive user feedback

Cons

Lack of support for full spectrum LED light settings, commonly used by users
Absence of DLI (Daily Light Integral) calculation, important for plant growth assessment
Input limitation on lux values (4-digit limit) frustrating some users
Users desire more comprehensive LED spectrum options (3k, 4k, 5k, 6.5k)

Recent reviews

Good tool set for your new par meter

Ge***** 2023-10-26

This app has become or is useless 1 other apps like ppfd already do the conversion for u when u use ur phone to see light rating u don't have to even type anything In and 2 u don't even convert to dli the most important reading for light for plants. Google DLI has a major influence on plant growth, development, yield and quality because it ensures that the light received by the plants is optimum for their growth cycles and needs. It can have an impact on the growth of seedling roots and shoots,