Foot Candle to Lux Converter
Convert foot-candle to lux instantly.
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How to convert foot-candle to lux
Enter your illuminance in foot-candle and get the equivalent in lux instantly. Key reference points: direct sunlight provides about 100,000 lux, a typical office is 300-500 lux (28-46 foot-candles), and a full moon provides about 0.25 lux.
Foot-candles are the US standard for interior lighting specifications and building codes; lux is the international SI unit needed for projects following European and ISO lighting standards.
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Common foot-candle to lux conversions
| Foot Candle (fc) | Lux (lx) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10.7639 |
| 5 | 53.8195 |
| 10 | 107.639 |
| 25 | 269.097 |
| 50 | 538.195 |
| 100 | 1076.39 |
| 500 | 5381.95 |
| 1000 | 10763.9 |
Frequently asked questions
1 foot-candle equals 10.7639 lux.
Multiply by 10.7639. For example, 5 fc = 53.8195 lx.
1 foot-candle equals approximately 10.764 lux.
1 lux equals 0.0929031 foot-candle.
100 foot-candle equals 1076.39 lux.