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Foot-candle to Centimeter-candle Converter
Use this page to convert foot-candle values into centimeter-candle, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 fc = 0.00107639104167097 cm*c
1 cm*c = 929.0304 fc
Example: 500 fc = 0.538195520835486 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
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 to Centimeter-candle table
| Foot-candle [fc] | Centimeter-candle [cm*c] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 fc | 0.0000107639104167097 cm*c |
| 0.1 fc | 0.000107639104167097 cm*c |
| 1 fc | 0.00107639104167097 cm*c |
| 2 fc | 0.00215278208334195 cm*c |
| 5 fc | 0.00538195520835486 cm*c |
| 10 fc | 0.0107639104167097 cm*c |
| 20 fc | 0.0215278208334195 cm*c |
| 50 fc | 0.0538195520835486 cm*c |
| 100 fc | 0.107639104167097 cm*c |
Frequently asked questions
How many Centimeter-candle (cm*c) are in one Foot-candle (fc)?
One Foot-candle equals 0.00107639104167097 Centimeter-candle.
How do you convert Foot-candle to Centimeter-candle?
Multiply the Foot-candle value by 0.00107639104167097 to get the result in Centimeter-candle.
How do you convert Centimeter-candle back to Foot-candle?
Multiply the Centimeter-candle value by 929.0304 to get back to Foot-candle.
What is 500 Foot-candle in Centimeter-candle?
500 Foot-candle equals 0.538195520835486 Centimeter-candle.