Illumination converter
Lux to Foot-candle Converter
Converts lux to foot-candle for illumination.
Result
1 lx = 0.092903 fc
Conversion formula
fc = lx × 0.09290304359661 lux equals 0.092903044 foot-candle.
Lux to Foot-candle table
| Lux (lx) | Foot-candle (fc) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0009 |
| 0.1 | 0.0093 |
| 1 | 0.0929 |
| 2 | 0.1858 |
| 3 | 0.2787 |
| 5 | 0.4645 |
| 10 | 0.929 |
| 20 | 1.8581 |
| 50 | 4.6452 |
| 100 | 9.2903 |
| 1,000 | 92.903 |
What is Lux to Foot-candle?
Converting lux to foot-candles is the most common lighting conversion, especially when comparing European and US standards. One foot-candle equals approximately 10.7639 lux. The formula is fc = lux ÷ 10.7639.
About this conversion
This converter uses the displayed definition for lux and its recognized relationship to foot-candle. Calculations retain full precision internally, and only the visible result is rounded. You can swap the conversion direction without changing the underlying standard.
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When to convert lux to foot-candles
Use this conversion for lighting design, building codes, photography, and comparing international light-level specifications.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert luxs to foot-candles?+
Enter the luxs value in the converter. The result uses the defined factor 0.0929030435966 and is rounded only for display.
Does the converter keep full precision?+
Yes. Calculations retain high precision throughout each step, while the visible result is rounded for readability.
How many foot-candles is 1 lux?+
1 lux is about 0.0929 foot-candles.
How many foot-candles is 500 lux?+
500 lux is about 46.45 foot-candles.
What is a foot-candle?+
A foot-candle is the illuminance from one lumen per square foot, commonly used in US lighting design.
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