lx to fc Converter
Convert lx to fc: 1 lx = 0.09290304 fc. Formula, worked example, table of common values and unit definitions.
Result46.45152 fc
1 lx = 0.09290304 fc
500 lx =
46.45152 fc
Formula
fc = lx × 0.09290304 lx = fc × 10.76391042
Worked example
- 500 lx × 0.09290304 = 46.45152 fc
Common values
| lx | fc |
|---|---|
| 10 | 0.9290304 |
| 50 | 4.645152 |
| 100 | 9.290304 |
| 300 | 27.870912 |
| 500 | 46.45152 |
| 750 | 69.67728 |
| 1,000 | 92.90304 |
Unit definitions
| Unit | Equals | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| lx | 1 lx | Lux: one lumen per square metre. The SI unit of illuminance. |
| fc | 10.76391042 lx | Foot-candle: one lumen per square foot, about 10.764 lux. |
Frequently asked questions
How many fc are in one lx?
1 lx = 0.09290304 fc.
What is the formula to convert lx to fc?
fc = lx × 0.09290304. To go back, lx = fc × 10.76391042.
What is the conversion factor from lux to foot-candles?
1 lux = 0.092903 foot-candles. Divide the lux value by 10.7639, or multiply by 0.0929.
Is lux the same as lumens?
No. Lux is illuminance, lumens per square metre falling on a surface. Lumens measure the light emitted by a source. The lumen to lux step needs the area the light spreads over.
Is a foot-candle the same as a lumen per square foot?
Yes. One foot-candle is one lumen per square foot, about 10.764 lux.
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