Foot-candle (lumen/ft²)s to Lux (lumen/m²)s (fc to lx)
Free online foot-candle (lumen/ft²) to lux (lumen/m²) converter. Type a value, get an instant exact result — plus the formula, a ready-made conversion table, and reverse conversion.
ILLUMINATION CONVERTER — INSTANT RESULT
Formula: multiply the foot-candle (lumen/ft²) value by 10.7639104 — i.e. lx = fc × 10.7639104
Quick check: 1 fc = 10.7639104 lx
Quick check: 1 fc = 10.7639104 lx
Foot-candle (lumen/ft²)s to Lux (lumen/m²)s conversion table
| Foot-candle (lumen/ft²)s (fc) | Lux (lumen/m²)s (lx) |
|---|---|
| 1 fc | 10.7639104 lx |
| 2 fc | 21.5278208 lx |
| 3 fc | 32.2917312 lx |
| 4 fc | 43.0556416 lx |
| 5 fc | 53.819552 lx |
| 6 fc | 64.5834624 lx |
| 7 fc | 75.3473728 lx |
| 8 fc | 86.1112832 lx |
| 9 fc | 96.8751936 lx |
| 10 fc | 107.639104 lx |
| 15 fc | 161.458656 lx |
| 20 fc | 215.278208 lx |
| 25 fc | 269.09776 lx |
| 30 fc | 322.917312 lx |
| 40 fc | 430.556416 lx |
| 50 fc | 538.19552 lx |
| 75 fc | 807.29328 lx |
| 100 fc | 1,076.39104 lx |
| 250 fc | 2,690.9776 lx |
| 500 fc | 5,381.9552 lx |
| 1,000 fc | 10,763.9104 lx |
How to convert foot-candle (lumen/ft²)s to lux (lumen/m²)s
To convert foot-candle (lumen/ft²)s to lux (lumen/m²)s, multiply the amount in foot-candle (lumen/ft²)s by 10.7639104. For example, 10 fc = 107.639104 lx. To convert in the other direction, divide by the same factor, or use the ⇄ swap button above.
Convert illuminance between lux and foot-candles. Office lighting is typically 300–500 lux; full daylight is 10,000–25,000 lux.
Frequently asked questions
How many lux (lumen/m²)s are in one foot-candle (lumen/ft²)?
One foot-candle (lumen/ft²) is exactly 10.7639104 lux (lumen/m²)s.
How do I convert fc to lx?
Multiply the fc value by 10.7639104 to get lx. The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 foot-candle (lumen/ft²)s in lux (lumen/m²)s?
100 foot-candle (lumen/ft²)s equals 1,076.39104 lux (lumen/m²)s.