Lux to Foot-Candle Converter
Convert Lux (lx) to Foot-Candle (fc) instantly. 1 lx = 0.092903 fc.
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1 lx = 0.092903 fc
Formula:
fc = lx × 0.0929030436With your value: 1 lx = 0.09290304 fc
Other Lux to Foot-Candle conversions
Lux to Foot-Candle Conversion Table
| Lux (lx) | Foot-Candle (fc) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.046452 |
| 1 | 0.092903 |
| 2 | 0.185806 |
| 5 | 0.464515 |
| 10 | 0.92903 |
| 15 | 1.393546 |
| 20 | 1.858061 |
| 25 | 2.322576 |
| 50 | 4.645152 |
| 100 | 9.290304 |
| 250 | 23.225761 |
| 500 | 46.451522 |
| 1000 | 92.903044 |
Foot-Candle to Lux Conversion Table
| Foot-Candle (fc) | Lux (lx) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 5.381955 |
| 1 | 10.76391 |
| 2 | 21.52782 |
| 5 | 53.81955 |
| 10 | 107.6391 |
| 15 | 161.45865 |
| 20 | 215.2782 |
| 25 | 269.09775 |
| 50 | 538.1955 |
| 100 | 1,076.391 |
| 250 | 2,690.9775 |
| 500 | 5,381.955 |
| 1000 | 10,763.91 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Lux (lx)
Illuminance
Derived from the lux (1 lx = 1 lm/m²); the foot-candle is 1 lm/ft².
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Foot-Candle (fc)
Illuminance
Derived from the lux (1 lx = 1 lm/m²); the foot-candle is 1 lm/ft².
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Lux to Foot-Candle
To convert from Lux (lx) to Foot-Candle (fc), multiply the value by 0.0929030436.
Formula: fc = lx × 0.0929030436
Reverse: lx = fc × 10.76391
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Lux. For example: 5 lx
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.0929030436
- The result is: 0.464515 fc
About Lux
Lux (lx) is the SI unit of illuminance, measuring luminous flux per unit area. It is equal to one lumen per square meter.
Fun Fact: Direct sunlight is about 32,000 to 100,000 lux.
Common uses: lighting design, photography, workspace safety.
About Foot-Candle
The foot-candle (fc) is a unit of illuminance. One foot-candle equals 10.76391 luxs. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other illuminance unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: illuminance calculations, engineering and science, education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Foot-Candle are in 1 Lux?
There are exactly 0.0929030436 Foot-Candle in 1 Lux. This means the conversion factor from Lux to Foot-Candle is 0.0929030436.
What is the formula to convert Lux to Foot-Candle?
The formula to convert Lux to Foot-Candle is: fc = lx × 0.0929030436. For example, to convert 10 Lux to Foot-Candle, you would multiply 10 by 0.0929030436.
What is a Lux?
Lux (lx) is the SI unit of illuminance, measuring luminous flux per unit area. It is equal to one lumen per square meter.
What is a Foot-Candle?
The foot-candle (fc) is a unit of illuminance. One foot-candle equals 10.76391 luxs. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other illuminance unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What are the common uses of Lux?
The Lux is commonly used in lighting design, photography, workspace safety.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Lux to Foot-Candle converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/lux-to-foot_candle