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Centimeter-candle to Foot-candle Converter
Use this page to convert centimeter-candle values into foot-candle, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cm*c = 929.0304 fc
1 fc = 0.00107639104167097 cm*c
Example: 500 cm*c = 464,515.2 fc
Centimeter-candle
One centimeter-candle is equal to 10000 lux.
History: Centimeter-candle comes from candle illumination at centimeter-scale distance references.
Current use: Used mostly for historical photometric conversions.
Also written as cm*c.
Foot-candle
One foot-candle is equal to one lumen per square foot.
History: Foot-candle is based on one lumen per square foot and became common in US lighting practice.
Current use: Used in US lighting design, building codes, photography, and workplace illumination standards.
Also written as fc.
Centimeter-candle to Foot-candle table
| Centimeter-candle [cm*c] | Foot-candle [fc] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cm*c | 9.290304 fc |
| 0.1 cm*c | 92.90304 fc |
| 1 cm*c | 929.0304 fc |
| 2 cm*c | 1,858.0608 fc |
| 5 cm*c | 4,645.152 fc |
| 10 cm*c | 9,290.304 fc |
| 20 cm*c | 18,580.608 fc |
| 50 cm*c | 46,451.52 fc |
| 100 cm*c | 92,903.04 fc |
Frequently asked questions
How many Foot-candle (fc) are in one Centimeter-candle (cm*c)?
One Centimeter-candle equals 929.0304 Foot-candle.
How do you convert Centimeter-candle to Foot-candle?
Multiply the Centimeter-candle value by 929.0304 to get the result in Foot-candle.
How do you convert Foot-candle back to Centimeter-candle?
Multiply the Foot-candle value by 0.00107639104167097 to get back to Centimeter-candle.
What is 500 Centimeter-candle in Foot-candle?
500 Centimeter-candle equals 464,515.2 Foot-candle.