Convert lux to foot candle
Lux
The lux (lx) is the SI unit of illuminance, measuring luminous flux per unit area. One lux equals one lumen per square metre. It is used to measure the intensity of light as perceived by the human eye falling on a surface. Typical office lighting is around 300–500 lux, while direct sunlight exceeds 100,000 lux.
Foot-Candle
The foot-candle (fc) is an imperial unit of illuminance equal to one lumen per square foot, or approximately 10.764 lux. It is still widely used in the United States in architectural and theatrical lighting design. One foot-candle is the illuminance produced by a source of one candela at a distance of one foot.
Lux to Foot-Candle conversion table
| Lux | Foot-Candle | Foot-Candle | Lux |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.092903 | 1 | 10.7639 |
| 2 | 0.185806 | 2 | 21.5278 |
| 3 | 0.278709 | 3 | 32.2917 |
| 5 | 0.464515 | 5 | 53.8196 |
| 10 | 0.92903 | 10 | 107.639 |
| 20 | 1.85806 | 20 | 215.278 |
| 25 | 2.32258 | 25 | 269.098 |
| 50 | 4.64515 | 50 | 538.196 |
| 100 | 9.2903 | 100 | 1076.39 |
| 250 | 23.2258 | 250 | 2690.98 |
| 500 | 46.4515 | 500 | 5381.96 |
| 1000 | 92.903 | 1000 | 10763.9 |
How to convert Lux to Foot-Candle
1 lx = 0.092903 fc. To convert any value, multiply it by 0.092903. For example, 25 lx = 2.32258 fc.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fc are there in one lx?
- One lx is equal to 0.092903 fc.
- How do you convert Lux to Foot-Candle?
- Multiply the value in Lux by 0.092903 to get the result in Foot-Candle.
- How much is 25 lx in fc?
- 25 lx is equal to 2.32258 fc.
- How do you convert Foot-Candle back to Lux?
- Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Foot-Candle by 10.7639 to get Lux.