Footcandles & Lux Converter
Easily switch between imperial and metric light intensity units for lighting design and photography.
1 fc ≈ 10.764 lx
10 fc × 10.764 = 107.64 lx
What is a footcandle?
A footcandle (fc) is a non-SI unit of illuminance or light intensity. One footcandle is defined as the amount of light cast on a surface by a one-candela source from one foot away.
What is lux?
Lux (lx) is the SI unit of illuminance. It measures luminous flux per unit area. One lux is equal to one lumen per square meter.
How do I convert footcandles to lux?
To convert footcandles to lux, multiply the value by 10.76391. Formula: Lux = Footcandles × 10.76391.
How do I convert lux to footcandles?
To convert lux to footcandles, divide the lux value by 10.76391. Formula: Footcandles = Lux ÷ 10.76391.
🔗 Related Calculators
📐 Formula
1 fc ≈ 10.764 lx
📝 Example Calculation
10 fc × 10.764 = 107.64 lx
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is a footcandle?▼
A footcandle (fc) is a non-SI unit of illuminance or light intensity. One footcandle is defined as the amount of light cast on a surface by a one-candela source from one foot away.
What is lux?▼
Lux (lx) is the SI unit of illuminance. It measures luminous flux per unit area. One lux is equal to one lumen per square meter.
How do I convert footcandles to lux?▼
To convert footcandles to lux, multiply the value by 10.76391. Formula: Lux = Footcandles × 10.76391.
How do I convert lux to footcandles?▼
To convert lux to footcandles, divide the lux value by 10.76391. Formula: Footcandles = Lux ÷ 10.76391.