Lux to Foot-candle Converter
lx
fc
1. 1 lx × 1 = 1 lm
2. 1 lm ÷ 10.7639 = 0.0929 fc
2. 1 lm ÷ 10.7639 = 0.0929 fc
Unit Information
Lux (lx)
The lux is the SI unit of illuminance, measuring luminous flux per unit area. It is equal to one lumen per square meter.
1 lx = 0.0929 fc1 lx = 0.0001 phot1 lx = 1 lm/m²
Foot-candle (fc)
The foot-candle is a non-SI unit of illuminance, equal to one lumen per square foot. It is commonly used in the US for lighting specifications.
1 fc = 10.764 lx1 fc = 0.001076 phot1 fc = 1 lm/ft²
Common Applications
Lux
- Lighting design
- Photography
- Workplace safety standards
- Architectural planning
Foot-candle
- US lighting standards
- Construction specifications
- Theater lighting
- Cinematography
Examples
- 1 lx = 0.0929 fc
- 10 lx = 0.929 fc
- 100 lx (typical office) = 9.29 fc
- 1000 lx (bright daylight) = 92.9 fc
Visual Comparison
1 lx = 0.0929 fc
1 fc