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