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Foot-candle to Lux Converter
Use this page to convert foot-candle values into lux, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 fc = 10.7639104167097 lx
1 lx = 0.09290304 fc
Example: 500 fc = 5,381.95520835486 lx
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.
Lux
Lux measures luminous flux incident on a surface per square meter.
History: Lux is the SI unit for illumination or illuminance.
Current use: Used in lighting design, workplace standards, photography, displays, architecture, and safety guidelines.
Also written as lx.
Foot-candle to Lux table
| Foot-candle [fc] | Lux [lx] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 fc | 0.107639104167097 lx |
| 0.1 fc | 1.07639104167097 lx |
| 1 fc | 10.7639104167097 lx |
| 2 fc | 21.5278208334195 lx |
| 5 fc | 53.8195520835486 lx |
| 10 fc | 107.639104167097 lx |
| 20 fc | 215.278208334194 lx |
| 50 fc | 538.195520835486 lx |
| 100 fc | 1,076.39104167097 lx |
Frequently asked questions
How many Lux (lx) are in one Foot-candle (fc)?
One Foot-candle equals 10.7639104167097 Lux.
How do you convert Foot-candle to Lux?
Multiply the Foot-candle value by 10.7639104167097 to get the result in Lux.
How do you convert Lux back to Foot-candle?
Multiply the Lux value by 0.09290304 to get back to Foot-candle.
What is 500 Foot-candle in Lux?
500 Foot-candle equals 5,381.95520835486 Lux.