Footcandles to Lux
Convert footcandles to lux (fc to lx). 1 fc = 10.7639104167 lx. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert footcandles to lux
Multiply the amount in footcandles by 10.7639104167 to get lux. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
lx = fc × 10.7639104167Worked example
1 fc = 10.7639104167 lx. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.
Units and assumptions
Uses lux, equal to one lumen per square metre. One footcandle is one lumen per square foot. Illuminance describes light arriving at a surface; lumens alone, luminance and electrical watts need additional information. Values are rounded to 12 significant figures for display.
Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.
Footcandles to Lux table
| Footcandles (fc) | Lux (lx) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 10.7639104167 |
| 5 | 53.8195520835 |
| 10 | 107.639104167 |
| 25 | 269.097760418 |
| 100 | 1,076.39104167 |
| 1,000 | 10,763.9104167 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for footcandles to lux?
lx = fc × 10.7639104167. Multiply the amount in footcandles by 10.7639104167 to get lux. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to footcandles?
Use the lux to footcandles calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.
Can I use a different pair of units?
Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the illuminance converter to browse all supported pairs.