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