1 lux = 0.09290304 foot-candle
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About the Illumination Converter
Convert illuminance between lux, foot-candles, phots, nox and lumens per square meter, foot or centimeter. The base unit is the lux; every one of the 12 units is defined against it, so any pair converts directly in a single step.
How to Convert lux to foot-candle
To convert lux to foot-candle, multiply the value in lux by 0.09290304.
lux to foot-candle table
| lux | foot-candle |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.009290304 |
| 1 | 0.09290304 |
| 2 | 0.18580608 |
| 5 | 0.4645152 |
| 10 | 0.9290304 |
| 20 | 1.8580608 |
| 50 | 4.645152 |
| 100 | 9.290304 |
| 500 | 46.45152 |
| 1,000 | 92.90304 |
Common illumination conversions
- 1 lux = 0.09290304 foot-candle
- 1 lux = 1 meter-candle
- 1 lux = 1 lumen/square meter
- 1 lux = 1 candela steradian/sq. meter
- 1 lux = 1,000 nox
- 1 lux = 0.0001 centimeter-candle
- 1 lux = 0.0001 phot
- 1 lux = 0.0001 lumen/square centimeter
- 1 lux = 0.09290304 lumen/square foot
- 1 lux = 0.02322576 flame
How to Use the Illumination Converter
- Type a value in the From box and choose its unit.
- Pick the unit you want in the To list — the result updates as you type.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion, or type in the To box to convert backwards.
- Check the All conversions table to see your value in every unit; click a row to make it the target.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert lux to foot-candle?
To convert lux to foot-candle, multiply the value in lux by 0.09290304. For example, 1 lux = 0.09290304 foot-candle. Type any value above and the answer updates as you type.
How many lux are in a foot-candle?
There are 10.76391042 lux in 1 foot-candle. To convert foot-candles to lux, multiply by 10.76391042 — for example, 10 foot-candles = 107.6391042 lux. To go the other way, divide by 10.76391042.
How many foot-candles are in a lux?
There are 0.09290304 foot-candles in 1 lux. To convert lux to foot-candles, multiply by 0.09290304 — for example, 10 lux = 0.9290304 foot-candles. To go the other way, divide by 0.09290304.
How many lux are in a phot?
There are 10,000 lux in 1 phot. To convert phots to lux, multiply by 10,000 — for example, 10 phots = 100,000 lux. To go the other way, divide by 10,000.
How many lux are in a lumen/square meter?
There are 1 lux in 1 lumen/square meter. To convert lumens/square meter to lux, multiply by 1 — for example, 10 lumens/square meter = 10 lux. To go the other way, divide by 1.
How many meter-candles are in a lux?
There are 1 meter-candles in 1 lux. To convert lux to meter-candles, multiply by 1 — for example, 10 lux = 10 meter-candles. To go the other way, divide by 1.
How many foot-candles are in a meter-candle?
There are 0.09290304 foot-candles in 1 meter-candle. To convert meter-candles to foot-candles, multiply by 0.09290304 — for example, 10 meter-candles = 0.9290304 foot-candles. To go the other way, divide by 0.09290304.
How many lumens/square meter are in a lux?
There are 1 lumens/square meter in 1 lux. To convert lux to lumens/square meter, multiply by 1 — for example, 10 lux = 10 lumens/square meter. To go the other way, divide by 1.
What is the base unit for illumination conversions?
The lux. Every one of the 12 units in this converter is defined relative to the lux, so any two units convert directly in one step.
How many units does the Illumination Converter support?
The Illumination Converter handles 12 units. You can convert between any two of them, or see your value in every unit at once in the "All conversions" table.
How accurate is this illumination converter?
Conversions use exact definitions wherever one exists (for example the international inch is exactly 2.54 cm and the pound exactly 0.45359237 kg) and calculate in double precision. Choose how many significant digits to show — up to 15.
How do I use the Illumination Converter?
Type a value in the From box and pick its unit, then pick the unit you want in the To list — the answer updates as you type. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion, or open the "All conversions" table to see the value in every unit.
Is the Illumination Converter free, and does it work offline?
Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up. Once the page has loaded, every conversion runs in your browser, so nothing is sent to our servers. It's one of 71 light and other unit converters on House of Convert.