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Can I use Illuminance Converter - Lux (lx), Foot-Candles (fc) & Lumens/m² on mobile devices?

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How many Lux are in one Foot-candle?

1 Foot-candle (fc) equals exactly 10.76391 Lux (lx). To convert foot-candles to lux, multiply by 10.764.

What is the recommended lux level for office desks?

The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recommends 300 to 500 Lux (approx. 30 to 50 foot-candles) for general office and computer workstation tasks.

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Understanding Illuminance

Illuminance measures the total luminous flux incident on a surface per unit area. The metric SI unit is the Lux (1 Lux = 1 Lumen per square meter). In US commercial building codes, Foot-candles (1 fc = 1 Lumen per square foot) are universally specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you convert Lux to Foot-candles?

Divide Lux by 10.76391 (Foot-candles = Lux / 10.764). For example, 500 Lux equals approximately 46.45 foot-candles.

What is the difference between Lumens and Lux?

Lumens measure the total light output emitted by a bulb in all directions. Lux measures how concentrated that light is on a specific work surface (Lux = Lumens / Area).