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