foot-candle to lux (lx) Conversion
Convert foot-candle to lux (lx) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 foot-candle = 0 lux (lx)
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About foot-candle to lux (lx) Conversion
Converting from foot-candle to lux (lx) is a common illuminance conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between foot-candle and lux (lx), providing instant results with high precision.
foot-candle
Definition: The foot-candle (symbol: fc) is an illuminance unit equal to 1 lumen per square foot (≈10.764 lx). Measures light falling on a surface.
History: Developed in the US lighting industry before metric adoption. Still common in American architectural lighting.
Current use: Used in US building codes, theater lighting, and horticulture (grow light measurements).
lux (lx)
Definition: The lux (symbol: lx) is the SI unit of illuminance, equal to 1 lumen per square meter. Measures how much light falls on a surface.
History: Adopted as part of the SI system in 1960. Based on the lumen (light flux) and meter (distance) definitions.
Current use: Standard for lighting design (500 lx for offices), photography (light meter readings), and workplace safety standards.
Details
- From: foot-candle
- To: lux (lx)
- Formula: 1 foot-candle = 10.7639000000 lx
- Example: 25 foot-candle = 269.0975000000 lx
foot-candle to lux (lx) Conversion Table
| foot-candle | lux (lx) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.107639 |
| 0.1 | 1.07639 |
| 1 | 10.7639 |
| 2 | 21.5278 |
| 3 | 32.2917 |
| 5 | 53.8195 |
| 10 | 107.639 |
| 20 | 215.278 |
| 50 | 538.195 |
| 100 | 1076.39 |
| 1000 | 10763.9 |