Lux (lx)
One lumen per square meter; the SI unit of illuminance.
Result
1 lux = 0.09290304 foot-candles
Lux at a glance
| Unit name | Lux (plural: lux) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | lx |
| Quantity measured | Illumination |
| Measurement system | SI |
| Also known as | lx |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 lux in other illumination units
| Unit | 1 lx equals |
|---|---|
| Foot-candle | 0.09290304 fc |
| Phot | 0.0001 ph |
| Nox | 1,000 nx |
Popular lux conversions
Frequently asked questions
- What is a lux?
- One lumen per square meter; the SI unit of illuminance.
- What is the symbol for the lux?
- The symbol for the lux is lx. It measures illumination.
- How many foot-candles are in a lux?
- 1 lux = 0.09290304 foot-candles.