Lux (lumen/m²)s to Foot-candle (lumen/ft²)s (lx to fc)
Free online lux (lumen/m²) to foot-candle (lumen/ft²) 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 lux (lumen/m²) value by 0.09290304 — i.e. fc = lx × 0.09290304
Quick check: 1 lx = 0.09290304 fc
Quick check: 1 lx = 0.09290304 fc
Lux (lumen/m²)s to Foot-candle (lumen/ft²)s conversion table
| Lux (lumen/m²)s (lx) | Foot-candle (lumen/ft²)s (fc) |
|---|---|
| 1 lx | 0.09290304 fc |
| 2 lx | 0.18580608 fc |
| 3 lx | 0.27870912 fc |
| 4 lx | 0.37161216 fc |
| 5 lx | 0.4645152 fc |
| 6 lx | 0.55741824 fc |
| 7 lx | 0.65032128 fc |
| 8 lx | 0.74322432 fc |
| 9 lx | 0.83612736 fc |
| 10 lx | 0.9290304 fc |
| 15 lx | 1.3935456 fc |
| 20 lx | 1.8580608 fc |
| 25 lx | 2.322576 fc |
| 30 lx | 2.7870912 fc |
| 40 lx | 3.71612161 fc |
| 50 lx | 4.64515201 fc |
| 75 lx | 6.96772801 fc |
| 100 lx | 9.29030401 fc |
| 250 lx | 23.22576004 fc |
| 500 lx | 46.45152007 fc |
| 1,000 lx | 92.90304014 fc |
How to convert lux (lumen/m²)s to foot-candle (lumen/ft²)s
To convert lux (lumen/m²)s to foot-candle (lumen/ft²)s, multiply the amount in lux (lumen/m²)s by 0.09290304. For example, 10 lx = 0.9290304 fc. 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 foot-candle (lumen/ft²)s are in one lux (lumen/m²)?
One lux (lumen/m²) is exactly 0.09290304 foot-candle (lumen/ft²)s.
How do I convert lx to fc?
Multiply the lx value by 0.09290304 to get fc. The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 lux (lumen/m²)s in foot-candle (lumen/ft²)s?
100 lux (lumen/m²)s equals 9.29030401 foot-candle (lumen/ft²)s.