Convert Foot-candle to Kilophot
Enter the number of foot-candles that you want to convert to kilophots.
How to Convert Foot-candles to Kilophots
The foot-candle and kilophot are both units of illuminance. 1 kilophot equals 929030.39997 foot-candles. This means to convert foot-candles to kilophots, you divide by 929030.39997.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 fc to kilophots:
We need to convert foot-candles to kilophots
Since 1 kph = 929030.39997 fc, divide by 929030.39997
5 ÷ 929030.39997 = 5.3819552085e-6
5 fc = 5.3819552085e-6 kph
Foot-candle to Kilophot Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common foot-candle to kilophot conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Foot-candles (fc) | Kilophots (kph) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 fc | 1.0763910417e-7 kph |
| 0.5 fc | 5.3819552085e-7 kph |
| 1 fc | 1.0763910417e-6 kph |
| 2 fc | 2.1527820834e-6 kph |
| 5 fc | 5.3819552085e-6 kph |
| 10 fc | 1.0763910417e-5 kph |
| 25 fc | 2.6909776042e-5 kph |
| 50 fc | 5.3819552085e-5 kph |
| 100 fc | 0.0001076391 kph |
About These Units
Foot-candle (fc)
A foot-candle (fc) is the imperial illuminance unit—light from one candela source at one foot distance, equal to 10.764 lux. US lighting standards: office 30-50 fc, retail 50-100 fc, warehouse 10-30 fc. IESNA recommendations use foot-candles. One fc = one lumen per square foot.
Kilophot (kph)
A kilophot (kph) equals 1,000 phots or 10,000,000 lux (10 megalux). Represents extreme illumination far beyond natural conditions. Theoretical unit for laser and concentrated light applications. Direct sunlight maximum is only about 0.01 kilophots.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert foot-candles to kilophots?
To convert foot-candles to kilophots, divide the value by 929030.39997. For example, 10 fc = 1.0763910417e-5 kph.
How many kilophots are in 1 foot-candle?
1 foot-candle equals 1.0763910417e-6 kilophots.
What is the formula for foot-candles to kilophots?
The formula is: kph = fc ÷ 929030.39997.