Physics

Lux to Foot Candles Converter

Convert illuminance between lux and foot-candles.

Calculated Output

Foot-candles (fc) 46.452

Formula: 1 fc = 10.764 lx

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Illuminance = 500 lx

4. Foot-candles = 46.452fc

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The math behind it

1 foot-candle = 10.764 lux (one lumen per square foot).

500 lux → about 46.5 foot-candles.

Which is bigger?

A foot-candle is much larger — about 10.8 lux.