Illumination Converter

Convert between lux, foot-candles, lumens per square meter, and more

How to Use

1 Enter an illumination value in any input field
2 All other units update automatically in real-time
3 Essential for lighting design and photography

Conversion Formulas

lx → fc: fc = lx × 0.0929

lx → ph: ph = lx ÷ 10000

fc → lx: lx = fc ÷ 0.0929

ph → lx: lx = ph × 10000

FAQ

What is illumination?

Illumination is the measure of light intensity on a surface. It's measured in lux (lx), which equals lumens per square meter (lm/m²).

What's the difference between lux and foot-candle?

Lux is the SI unit (lm/m²), while foot-candle is the imperial unit (lm/ft²). 1 fc = 10.764 lx.

What units are supported?

This converter supports lux (lx), foot-candles (fc), lumens per square meter (lm/m²), lumens per square foot (lm/ft²), phot (ph), and nox (nx).