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
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 fc | 0.107639 lux |
| 0.1 fc | 1.07639 lux |
| 1 fc | 10.7639 lux |
| 2 fc | 21.5278 lux |
| 3 fc | 32.2917 lux |
| 5 fc | 53.8195 lux |
| 10 fc | 107.639 lux |
| 20 fc | 215.278 lux |
| 50 fc | 538.195 lux |
| 100 fc | 1,076.39 lux |
| 1000 fc | 10,763.9 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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