Millilux to Foot Candle Converter
Convert millilux to foot-candle instantly.
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How to convert millilux to foot-candle
Enter your illuminance in millilux 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.
Millilux measures trace lighting levels in dark-sky research; foot-candles are the US practical lighting unit, so this conversion is used when evaluating light trespass in US regulations.
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Common millilux to foot-candle conversions
| Millilux (mlx) | Foot Candle (fc) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0000929031 |
| 5 | 0.000464516 |
| 10 | 0.000929031 |
| 25 | 0.00232258 |
| 50 | 0.00464516 |
| 100 | 0.00929031 |
| 500 | 0.0464516 |
| 1000 | 0.0929031 |
Frequently asked questions
1 millilux equals 0.0000929031 foot-candle.
Multiply by 0.0000929031. For example, 5 mlx = 0.000464516 fc.
1000 millilux (1 lux) equals approximately 0.0929 foot-candles.
1 foot-candle equals 10763.9 millilux.
100 millilux equals 0.00929031 foot-candle.