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Convert Foot-candle to Lux

Use our accurate converter to change foot-candle into lux. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change foot-candle to lux, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Foot-candle = 10.7639 Lux

Foot-candle to Lux
Pre-defined calculator for direct foot-candle to lux conversion.
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Formula: 1 Foot-candle = 10.7639 Lux

Unit Information

About Foot-candle

Definition: Foot-candle is a unit of illuminance equal to one lumen per square foot.

History: The traditional US unit for measuring light levels in buildings.

Where it is used: Standard for US indoor lighting codes and photography.

Foot-candle to Lux Conversion Table

Foot-candle [fc]Lux [lux]
0.01 fc0.107639 lux
0.1 fc1.07639 lux
1 fc10.7639 lux
2 fc21.5278 lux
3 fc32.2917 lux
5 fc53.8195 lux
10 fc107.639 lux
20 fc215.278 lux
50 fc538.195 lux
100 fc1,076.39 lux
1000 fc10,763.9 lux

How to Convert Foot-candle to Lux

Calculation: To convert foot-candle to lux, multiply the value by the conversion factor (10.7639).

Example: convert 15 fc to lux:
15 fc = 15 × 10.7639 lux = 161.4585 lux

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