Convert foot-candles to lux
1 foot-candle equals 10.76391 lux. Enter a value below to convert instantly.
Multiply the number of foot-candles by 10.7639104167 to get lux. How this is calculated
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Formula
Multiply the number of foot-candles by 10.7639104167 to get lux.
Step by step
- Start with 1 fc.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 10.7639104167.
- 1 × 10.7639104167 = 10.76391 lx.
Foot-candles to Lux conversion table
| Foot-candles (fc) | Lux (lx) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10.76391 |
| 5 | 53.819552 |
| 10 | 107.6391 |
| 50 | 538.19552 |
| 100 | 1,076.391 |
| 500 | 5,381.9552 |
| 1,000 | 10,763.91 |
| 5,000 | 53,819.552 |
Convert Foot-candle to other illuminance units
1 fc expressed in every other illuminance unit on this site.
- Lux lx 10.76391
- Kilolux klx 0.01076391
- Millilux mlx 10,763.91
- Lumen per Square Meter lm/m² 10.76391
- Lumen per Square Centimeter lm/cm² 0.001076391
- Lumen per Square Foot lm/ft² 1
- Foot-candle fc 1
- Phot ph 0.001076391
- Nox nx 10,763.91
- Meter-candle m·cd 10.76391
- Centimeter-candle cm·cd 0.001076391
- Flame flame 0.25
- Watt per cm² (at 555 nm) W/cm² (555 nm) 0.0000015759752
About the foot-candle
The foot-candle (fc) is a Imperial unit of illuminance. The US lighting-design unit — one lumen per square foot.
About the lux
The lux (lx) is a SI unit of illuminance. One lumen spread over one square meter.
Where this conversion is used
Converting foot-candles to lux comes up when lighting design, workplace compliance, and photography. A bright office is around 500 lux, while direct sunlight exceeds 100,000 lux — over two hundred times more.
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Frequently asked questions
How many lux are in a foot-candle?
One foot-candle equals 10.76391 lux.
How do you convert foot-candles to lux?
Multiply the number of foot-candles by 10.7639104167 to get lux.
What is 1 lux in foot-candles?
One lux equals 0.09290304 foot-candles.
When would I convert foot-candles to lux?
This conversion is common when lighting design, workplace compliance, and photography.
Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.