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