Lux to foot-candles converter

Lux to Foot-Candles Converter

Convert between lux (lx) and foot-candles (fc) — the two standard units of illuminance used worldwide.

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Conversion factor1 lux = 0.0929 fc
Formula
Common lighting levels reference
Moonlit night1 lx0.09 fc
Hallway / corridor80 lx7.4 fc
Living room160 lx15 fc
Office / workspace500 lx46 fc
Kitchen worktop750 lx70 fc
Operating theatre10,000 lx929 fc
Full sunlight100,000 lx9,290 fc
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