Phot to Footcandles
Convert phot to footcandles (ph to fc). 1 ph = 929.0304 fc. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert phot to footcandles
Multiply the amount in phot by 929.0304 to get footcandles. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
fc = ph × 929.0304Worked example
1 ph = 929.0304 fc. 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.
Phot to Footcandles table
| Phot (ph) | Footcandles (fc) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 929.0304 |
| 5 | 4,645.152 |
| 10 | 9,290.304 |
| 25 | 23,225.76 |
| 100 | 92,903.04 |
| 1,000 | 929,030.4 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for phot to footcandles?
fc = ph × 929.0304. Multiply the amount in phot by 929.0304 to get footcandles. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to phot?
Use the footcandles to phot 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.