lm/m² to foot-candle Conversion
Convert lm/m² to foot-candle with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 lm/m² = 0 foot-candle
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About lm/m² to foot-candle Conversion
Converting from lm/m² to foot-candle is a common illuminance conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between lm/m² and foot-candle, providing instant results with high precision.
lm/m²
Definition: The lumen per square meter (symbol: lm/m²) is equivalent to the lux (1 lx = 1 lm/m²). Measures luminous flux density.
History: Alternative name for lux used in some technical contexts to emphasize the lumen/m² relationship.
Current use: Used interchangeably with lux in lighting engineering and physics research papers.
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).
Details
- From: lm/m²
- To: foot-candle
- Formula: 1 lm/m² = 0.0929031299 foot-candle
- Example: 25 lm/m² = 2.3225782477 foot-candle
lm/m² to foot-candle Conversion Table
| lm/m² | foot-candle |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0009290313 |
| 0.1 | 0.009290313 |
| 1 | 0.0929031299 |
| 2 | 0.1858062598 |
| 3 | 0.2787093897 |
| 5 | 0.4645156495 |
| 10 | 0.9290312991 |
| 20 | 1.8580625981 |
| 50 | 4.6451564953 |
| 100 | 9.2903129906 |
| 1000 | 92.9031299064 |