Foot-candle (fc)
One lumen per square foot, standard in US lighting design.
Result
1 foot-candle = 10.76391042 lux
Foot-candle at a glance
| Unit name | Foot-candle (plural: foot-candles) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | fc |
| Quantity measured | Illumination |
| Measurement system | US customary |
| Also known as | fc, footcandle, lumens per square foot |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a foot-candle?
- One lumen per square foot, standard in US lighting design.
- What is the symbol for the foot-candle?
- The symbol for the foot-candle is fc. It measures illumination.
- How many lux are in a foot-candle?
- 1 foot-candle = 10.7639104 lux.