Foot-candles to Lux
Convert foot-candles to lux and back. American lighting guidance is written in foot-candles, so matching it against international standards needs this step.
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Common values
Formula
lx = fc × 10.7639104167
One foot-candle is about 10.76 lux. The ratio is simply the ratio between a square foot and a square metre.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How many lx is 1 fc?
1 fc is 10.764 lx, and 10 fc is 107.639 lx. Type any value in the box above to convert instantly.
Q. And how many fc is 1 lx?
1 lx is 0.093 fc. This converter works both ways, so typing in the right box updates the left one.
Q. Where is this unit used?
One foot-candle is about 10.76 lux. The ratio is simply the ratio between a square foot and a square metre.
Other converters
Traditional units (geun, doe, majigi and so on) vary by region and product.