Lux to Foot Candle Converter
Convert lux to foot-candle instantly.
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How to convert lux to foot-candle
Enter your illuminance in lux and get the equivalent in foot-candle 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.
Lux is the SI unit for illuminance used worldwide in lighting design standards; foot-candles are the US equivalent used by the Illuminating Engineering Society for workplace and building lighting codes.
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Common lux to foot-candle conversions
| Lux (lx) | Foot Candle (fc) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0929031 |
| 5 | 0.464516 |
| 10 | 0.929031 |
| 25 | 2.32258 |
| 50 | 4.64516 |
| 100 | 9.29031 |
| 500 | 46.4516 |
| 1000 | 92.9031 |
Frequently asked questions
1 lux equals 0.0929031 foot-candle.
Multiply by 0.0929031. For example, 5 lx = 0.464516 fc.
A typical office requires 300-500 lux, which equals approximately 28-46 foot-candles.
1 foot-candle equals 10.7639 lux.
100 lux equals 9.29031 foot-candle.