Convert Foot-candle to Lumen per Square Meter
Convert foot-candles to lumens per square meter by entering a value below.
How to Convert Foot-candles to Lumens per Square Meter
The foot-candle and lumen per square meter are both units of illuminance. 1 foot-candle equals 10.763910417 lumens per square meter. This means to convert foot-candles to lumens per square meter, you multiply by 10.763910417.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 fc to lumens per square meter:
We need to convert foot-candles to lumens per square meter
Since 1 fc = 10.763910417 lm/m², multiply by 10.763910417
5 × 10.763910417 = 53.819552085
5 fc = 53.819552085 lm/m²
Foot-candle to Lumen per Square Meter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common foot-candle to lumen per square meter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Foot-candles (fc) | Lumens per Square Meter (lm/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 fc | 10.763910417 lm/m² |
| 2 fc | 21.527820834 lm/m² |
| 5 fc | 53.819552085 lm/m² |
| 10 fc | 107.63910417 lm/m² |
| 15 fc | 161.45865626 lm/m² |
| 20 fc | 215.27820834 lm/m² |
| 25 fc | 269.09776043 lm/m² |
| 50 fc | 538.19552085 lm/m² |
| 100 fc | 1076.3910417 lm/m² |
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.
Lumen per Square Meter (lm/m²)
Lumens per square meter (lm/m²) is the defining formula for lux: illuminance equals luminous flux divided by area. One lux = one lumen per square meter. Used in lighting calculations: required lumens = lux × area. Essential for lighting design and energy efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert foot-candles to lumens per square meter?
To convert foot-candles to lumens per square meter, multiply the value by 10.763910417. For example, 10 fc = 107.63910417 lm/m².
How many lumens per square meter are in 1 foot-candle?
1 foot-candle equals 10.763910417 lumens per square meter.
What is the formula for foot-candles to lumens per square meter?
The formula is: lm/m² = fc × 10.763910417.