IlluminanceLux to Foot Candles

Lux to Foot-candles

Methodology·How We Verify

Snapshot

1 Lux equals 0.092903 Foot-candles.

Reference basis: This conversion uses exact lux-based illuminance definitions.
Example: For 10 Lux, the result equals 0.92903 Foot-candles.

Interactive conversion

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Decimals: 1.5 or 1,5. Fractions: 1/2. Scientific notation: 1e3. Write 1000 without grouping separators.

0.092903 Foot-candles (fc)

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Lux to Foot-candles.

Machine-readable identifiers

Conversion family: illuminance
Source unit: lux
Target unit: foot_candles

Use these identifiers in the API request. Sources and model limits also apply to software clients.

Example API request and response

POST /api/v1/convert

Request

{
  "family": "illuminance",
  "value": 1,
  "from": "lux",
  "to": "foot_candles"
}

Essential response

{
  "ok": true,
  "conversion": {
    "family": "illuminance",
    "value": 1,
    "from": "lux",
    "to": "foot_candles",
    "result": {
      "raw": 0.09290304,
      "display": "0.092903"
    },
    "canonicalPath": "/illuminance/lux-to-foot-candles/"
  }
}

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Explanation

Multiply by 0.09290304 because 1 lx = 1 lux and 1 fc = 10.763910416709722 lux.

Method & Reference

Method basis: exact conversion formula shown in Snapshot.
Applied factor: 1 Lux = 0.092903 Foot-candles (using exact lux-based illuminance definitions).
Consistency rule: calculator output and table values use the same constants and rounding policy.

Common Conversion Values

Lux (lx)	Foot-candles (fc)
1	0.092903
10	0.92903
50	4.645152
100	9.290304
300	27.870912
500	46.45152
1000	92.90304
10000	929.0304

Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 lux in foot-candles?

1 Lux equals 0.092903 Foot-candles on this page.

When would I convert lux to foot-candles?

This route is useful when translating illuminance values between lux-based and foot-candle scales for architectural lighting, workplace standards, and exposure measurements.

How do I reverse Lux to Foot-candles?

Use the mirror Foot-candles to Lux route; it applies the inverse relationship with the same illuminance assumptions.