Foot-candles to Lux

Convert foot-candles to lux instantly.

1 fc ≈ 10.76391 lx

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How it’s calculated

lx = fc × 10.76391042

Multiply the value in foot-candles by 10.76391042.
To go back, divide by 10.76391042 (or multiply by 0.09290304).
1 fc = 10.76391042 lx · 1 lx = 0.09290304 fc

Quick examples

1 foot-candle = 10.764 lux · 1 lx = 0.092903 fc

1 foot-candle = 10.764 lux
5 foot-candles = 53.82 lux
10 foot-candles = 107.64 lux
25 foot-candles = 269.1 lux
100 foot-candles = 1,076.4 lux

Foot-candles to lux conversion table

foot-candle (fc) to lux (lx)
Foot-candles (fc)	Lux (lx)
0.1 fc	1.0764 lx
0.5 fc	5.382 lx
1 fc	10.764 lx
2 fc	21.528 lx
3 fc	32.292 lx
4 fc	43.056 lx
5 fc	53.82 lx
6 fc	64.583 lx
7 fc	75.347 lx
8 fc	86.111 lx
9 fc	96.875 lx
10 fc	107.64 lx
15 fc	161.46 lx
20 fc	215.28 lx
25 fc	269.1 lx
30 fc	322.92 lx
40 fc	430.56 lx
50 fc	538.2 lx
75 fc	807.29 lx
100 fc	1,076.4 lx
250 fc	2,691 lx
500 fc	5,382 lx
1,000 fc	10,764 lx

About these units

Foot-candle (fc)

US customary

1 fc ≈ 10.76391 lx

One lumen per square foot, about 10.764 lux.

Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44

Lux (lx)

SI (metric)

Base unit

Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.)

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert foot-candles to lux?

Use lx = fc × 10.76391042. Multiply the value in foot-candles by 10.76391042.

How many lux are in 1 foot-candle?

1 foot-candle (fc) equals 10.764 lux (lx); more precisely 10.76391042.

How many foot-candles are in 1 lux?

1 lux (lx) equals 0.092903 foot-candles (fc); more precisely 0.09290304.

What is 10 fc in lx?

10 foot-candles = 107.64 lux.

Is the foot-candle a US or a UK unit?

This converter uses the US customary foot-candle. One lumen per square foot, about 10.764 lux. US and UK units with the same name can differ, so check which one your source uses.

What is a foot-candle?