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Lumen per square foot to Lumen per square meter Converter
Use this page to convert lumen per square foot values into lumen per square meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 lm/ft^2 = 10.7639104167097 lm/m^2
1 lm/m^2 = 0.09290304 lm/ft^2
Example: 500 lm/ft^2 = 5,381.95520835486 lm/m^2
Lumen per square foot
One lumen per square foot is equal to 1 / ft^2 lux.
History: Lumen per square foot is the dimensional form of the foot-candle.
Current use: Used in US lighting practice and illumination conversions.
Also written as lm/ft^2.
Lumen per square meter
One lumen per square meter is equal to one lux.
History: Lux is defined as lumen per square meter.
Current use: Used for direct illumination calculations and lighting design.
Also written as lm/m^2.
Lumen per square foot to Lumen per square meter table
| Lumen per square foot [lm/ft^2] | Lumen per square meter [lm/m^2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lm/ft^2 | 0.107639104167097 lm/m^2 |
| 0.1 lm/ft^2 | 1.07639104167097 lm/m^2 |
| 1 lm/ft^2 | 10.7639104167097 lm/m^2 |
| 2 lm/ft^2 | 21.5278208334195 lm/m^2 |
| 5 lm/ft^2 | 53.8195520835486 lm/m^2 |
| 10 lm/ft^2 | 107.639104167097 lm/m^2 |
| 20 lm/ft^2 | 215.278208334194 lm/m^2 |
| 50 lm/ft^2 | 538.195520835486 lm/m^2 |
| 100 lm/ft^2 | 1,076.39104167097 lm/m^2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Lumen per square meter (lm/m^2) are in one Lumen per square foot (lm/ft^2)?
One Lumen per square foot equals 10.7639104167097 Lumen per square meter.
How do you convert Lumen per square foot to Lumen per square meter?
Multiply the Lumen per square foot value by 10.7639104167097 to get the result in Lumen per square meter.
How do you convert Lumen per square meter back to Lumen per square foot?
Multiply the Lumen per square meter value by 0.09290304 to get back to Lumen per square foot.
What is 500 Lumen per square foot in Lumen per square meter?
500 Lumen per square foot equals 5,381.95520835486 Lumen per square meter.
