Foot-candle to Lux
1 fc = 10.76391 lx
Convert Foot-candle (fc) to Lux (lx) with engineering-grade precision. Instant results, formula, and reference table below.
1 Foot-candle ≈10.76391 Lux
How to convert Foot-candle to Lux (fc to lx)
Converting Foot-candles to Luxs is critical for developers working with international data standards or scientific applications. This tool performs the calculation entirely on your client (browser) using JavaScript/WASM, ensuring zero latency and maximum privacy.
The Formula
1 fc = 10.7639 lx
Calculation Example
Let's say you want to convert 5 fc to lx:
- Input: 5 fc
- Calculation: 5 × 10.7639
- Result: 53.8195 lx
About the Foot-candle to Lux conversion
The conversion factor from Foot-candle (fc) to Lux (lx) is 10.76391, meaning 1 fc = 10.76391 lx and inversely 1 lx = 0.092903 fc. That makes the Foot-candle the larger of the two units in the illuminance category, where the SI base unit is the lux. Every ratio here is derived from the SI/international definition rather than a rounded approximation, so results are stable across repeated conversions.
Need the reverse? Use the Lux to Foot-candle converter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Foot-candle to Lux?
To convert Foot-candle to Lux, you need to multiply the fc value by 10.7639.
What is the formula for fc to lx?
The simple formula is: lx = fc × 10.7639.
Which is bigger: Foot-candle or Lux?
A Foot-candle is bigger. One Foot-candle is equal to approx 10.7639 Luxs.
How many Foot-candles are in one Lux?
There are approximately 0.0929030 Foot-candles in one Lux.
Quick Conversion Table
| fc | lx |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10.7639 |
| 5 | 53.8195 |
| 10 | 107.6391 |
| 20 | 215.2782 |
| 50 | 538.1955 |
| 100 | 1076.3910 |