Illuminance Converter

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What is Illuminance Conversion?

Convert lux, foot-candle, phot, kilolux, and more illuminance units used in lighting design, photography, and safety standards.

Supported units: Lux (lx), Kilolux (klx), Foot-candle (fc), Phot (ph), Nox (nox).

Common Conversions

  • 1 Lux (lx) = 0.001 Kilolux (klx)
  • 1 Lux (lx) = 0.092903 Foot-candle (fc)
  • 1 Kilolux (klx) = 1000 Lux (lx)
  • 1 Kilolux (klx) = 92.903 Foot-candle (fc)
  • 1 Foot-candle (fc) = 10.7639 Lux (lx)
  • 1 Foot-candle (fc) = 0.0107639 Kilolux (klx)

FAQ

Q: What is lux?

A: Lux (lx) is the SI unit of illuminance, measuring luminous flux per unit area. 1 lux = 1 lumen per square meter.

Q: How to convert lux to foot-candle?

A: Divide by 10.7639. Example: 100 lux ÷ 10.7639 ≈ 9.29 fc.

Q: What is a typical indoor illuminance level?

A: Office lighting is typically 300–500 lux. Reading requires about 500 lux; surgery rooms use 10,000–100,000 lux.