Convert between illuminance units including lux, footcandle, phot, and candela per square meter. Perfect for lighting design, architectural lighting, photography, and scientific photometry applications.
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Input the illuminance value you want to convert in the illuminance value field.
Choose your source illuminance unit and target unit from the dropdown menus.
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Quick reference for frequently used illuminance unit conversions
| Application | Lux | Footcandle | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Lighting | 100-300 lux | 9-28 fc | Residential spaces |
| Office Work | 500 lux | 46 fc | Workplace standards |
| Bright Daylight | 100,000 lux | 9,290 fc | Outdoor conditions |
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Our illuminance converter uses precise conversion factors and provides highly accurate results for all illuminance units with scientific precision for lighting design and photometry applications.
You can convert between lux, footcandle, phot, candela per square meter, and many other illuminance units with instant calculations for all lighting and photometry applications.
Simply select 'Lux (lx)' as your 'from' unit and 'Footcandle (fc)' as your 'to' unit, then enter your illuminance value for instant conversion.
Yes, this converter supports all common illuminance units used in lighting design, architectural lighting, photography, and scientific photometry with professional accuracy.
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