Illuminance Converter
Convert between lux, foot-candles and phots instantly.
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About Illuminance conversion
Illuminance is how much light hits a surface, office lighting in lux, photography in foot-candles. Fiction Units converts between lux (SI), foot-candles (US) and phots (CGS).
1 foot-candle is about 10.76 lux, so a bright office at 500 lux is about 46 foot-candles.
Units supported: Lux, foot-candles, phots.
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Frequently asked questions
What units can I convert with the Illuminance converter?
Lux, foot-candles, phots.
How accurate is this illuminance converter?
This converter uses standard international definitions for every illuminance unit, so results are precise to several decimal places, accurate enough for cooking, travel, homework, or any everyday use.
Can I convert in both directions?
Yes, enter a value in either field and the other updates instantly. You can also tap the swap button to flip the two units, or use the copy-link button to share this exact conversion.