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Foot-candles to Lux Converter (fc to lx)

1 fc = 10.76391042 lx. Type any value to convert foot-candles to lux.

1 fc = 10.76391042 lx

Formula: lx = fc × 10.76391042

Common values
Decimals
In every unit 4 units
Lux (lx) 10.76391042 lx
Kilolux (klx) 0.01076391042 klx
Foot-candle (fc) 1 fc
Phot (ph) 0.001076391042 ph

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Foot-candles to lux table

Formula: lx = fc × 10.76391042

Foot-candle (fc)Lux (lx)
0.1 fc1.076391042 lx
0.25 fc2.690977604 lx
0.5 fc5.381955208 lx
1 fc10.76391042 lx
2 fc21.52782083 lx
3 fc32.29173125 lx
4 fc43.05564167 lx
5 fc53.81955208 lx
6 fc64.5834625 lx
7 fc75.34737292 lx
8 fc86.11128333 lx
9 fc96.87519375 lx
10 fc107.6391042 lx
12 fc129.166925 lx
15 fc161.4586563 lx
20 fc215.2782083 lx
25 fc269.0977604 lx
30 fc322.9173125 lx
40 fc430.5564167 lx
50 fc538.1955208 lx
60 fc645.834625 lx
75 fc807.2932813 lx
100 fc1,076.391042 lx
150 fc1,614.586563 lx
200 fc2,152.782083 lx
250 fc2,690.977604 lx
500 fc5,381.955208 lx
1,000 fc10,763.91042 lx

How to use: Foot-candles to Lux

  1. 1 Type the value in foot-candles.
  2. 2 The result in lux appears at once – or type in the lux field to convert back.
  3. 3 Pick a common value, round to fewer decimals or swap the units with one click.
  4. 4 Copy the result, or open “In every unit” to see the value in all units of illuminance.

About this tool

Foot-candle (fc) is a unit of illuminance (imperial and US customary); 1 fc = 10.76391042 lx. Lux (lx) is a unit of illuminance (SI).

To convert foot-candles to lux, multiply the value by 10.76391042 (lx = fc × 10.76391042). Example: 500 fc = 5,381.955208 lx.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert foot-candles to lux?

To convert foot-candles to lux, multiply the value by 10.76391042: lx = fc × 10.76391042. For example 500 fc = 5,381.955208 lx.

What is 1 fc in lux?

1 fc = 10.76391042 lx. The other way round, 1 lx = 0.09290304 fc.

How exact is the result?

The converter uses the official definitions of both units and shows up to 10 significant digits; choose 0–6 decimals to round. Both units are defined exactly in terms of each other, so the factor itself is exact.

Can I convert other units of illuminance here?

Yes – choose any of the 4 units of illuminance in the From and To lists, or switch to another measurement at the top.