Unit converters

Lux to foot-candles

Lux to foot-candles and kilolux, and back, for lighting plans and light meter readings.

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Lux

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One foot-candle is one lumen per square foot, about 10.76 lux.
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  • Kilolux–
  • Foot-candle–

Unit converters

How to use it

  1. Type the value

    The number you have, like 500 for 500 lux.

  2. Pick its unit

    Lux, kilolux or foot-candles.

  3. Read or copy

    Every other unit follows. Tap copy beside the one you need.

Tips

  • Offices

    Desk work usually wants about 300 to 500 lux, or 30 to 50 foot-candles.

  • Daylight

    Daylight outdoors can reach 10 to 100 klx.

  • Same light, two units

    One foot-candle is about 10.76 lux.

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  • Pinned unit pairs and a conversion list
  • Voice commands
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