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Lumen per square meter to Foot-candle Converter
Use this page to convert lumen per square meter values into foot-candle, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 lm/m^2 = 0.09290304 fc
1 fc = 10.7639104167097 lm/m^2
Example: 500 lm/m^2 = 46.45152 fc
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.
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.
Lumen per square meter to Foot-candle table
| Lumen per square meter [lm/m^2] | Foot-candle [fc] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lm/m^2 | 0.0009290304 fc |
| 0.1 lm/m^2 | 0.009290304 fc |
| 1 lm/m^2 | 0.09290304 fc |
| 2 lm/m^2 | 0.18580608 fc |
| 5 lm/m^2 | 0.4645152 fc |
| 10 lm/m^2 | 0.9290304 fc |
| 20 lm/m^2 | 1.8580608 fc |
| 50 lm/m^2 | 4.645152 fc |
| 100 lm/m^2 | 9.290304 fc |
Frequently asked questions
How many Foot-candle (fc) are in one Lumen per square meter (lm/m^2)?
One Lumen per square meter equals 0.09290304 Foot-candle.
How do you convert Lumen per square meter to Foot-candle?
Multiply the Lumen per square meter value by 0.09290304 to get the result in Foot-candle.
How do you convert Foot-candle back to Lumen per square meter?
Multiply the Foot-candle value by 10.7639104167097 to get back to Lumen per square meter.
What is 500 Lumen per square meter in Foot-candle?
500 Lumen per square meter equals 46.45152 Foot-candle.