Converting from Footcandle (fc) to Lux (lx) | Illuminance

What is Footcandle (fc)

Footcandle (fc) is a unit of measurement used to quantify the amount of light present in a specific area. It represents the illuminance that is produced by one candle at a distance of one foot.

What is Lux (lx)

Lux (lx) is the SI unit of illuminance, which measures the amount of light that falls on a specific area. One lux is equal to one lumen per square meter.

Conversion Formulas

The relationship between footcandles and lux can be expressed through the following conversion formulas:

1 fc=10.76391 lx

1 lx=0.09290304 fc

Examples

Here are some common conversions between footcandles and lux:

• 4 footcandles (fc) is equal to 43.05564 lux (lx)
• 4 lux (lx) is equal to 0.3716122 footcandles (fc)
• 17 footcandles (fc) is equal to 182.9865 lux (lx)
• 17 lux (lx) is equal to 1.579352 footcandles (fc)
• 12 footcandles (fc) is equal to 129.1669 lux (lx)
• 12 lux (lx) is equal to 1.114836 footcandles (fc)

Use this information to perform conversions from footcandle (fc) to lux (lx) or vice versa to accurately measure illuminance in various settings.