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Lux to Foot-candles Converter (lx to fc)

1 lx = 0.09290304 fc. Type any value to convert lux to foot-candles.

1 lx = 0.09290304 fc

Formula: fc = lx × 0.09290304

Common values
Decimals
In every unit 4 units
Lux (lx) 1 lx
Kilolux (klx) 0.001 klx
Foot-candle (fc) 0.09290304 fc
Phot (ph) 0.0001 ph

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Lux to foot-candles table

Formula: fc = lx × 0.09290304

Lux (lx)Foot-candle (fc)
0.1 lx0.009290304 fc
0.25 lx0.02322576 fc
0.5 lx0.04645152 fc
1 lx0.09290304 fc
2 lx0.18580608 fc
3 lx0.27870912 fc
4 lx0.37161216 fc
5 lx0.4645152 fc
6 lx0.55741824 fc
7 lx0.65032128 fc
8 lx0.74322432 fc
9 lx0.83612736 fc
10 lx0.9290304 fc
12 lx1.11483648 fc
15 lx1.3935456 fc
20 lx1.8580608 fc
25 lx2.322576 fc
30 lx2.7870912 fc
40 lx3.7161216 fc
50 lx4.645152 fc
60 lx5.5741824 fc
75 lx6.967728 fc
100 lx9.290304 fc
150 lx13.935456 fc
200 lx18.580608 fc
250 lx23.22576 fc
500 lx46.45152 fc
1,000 lx92.90304 fc

How to use: Lux to Foot-candles

  1. 1 Type the value in lux.
  2. 2 The result in foot-candles appears at once – or type in the foot-candles 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

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

To convert lux to foot-candles, multiply the value by 0.09290304 (fc = lx × 0.09290304). Example: 500 lx = 46.45152 fc.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert lux to foot-candles?

To convert lux to foot-candles, multiply the value by 0.09290304: fc = lx × 0.09290304. For example 500 lx = 46.45152 fc.

What is 1 lx in foot-candles?

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

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.