Convert Foot-candles to Kilolux
Type the number of foot-candles that you wish to convert to kilolux.
How to Convert Foot-candles to Kilolux
The foot-candle and kilolux are both units of illuminance. 1 kilolux equals 92.903039997 foot-candles. This means to convert foot-candles to kilolux, you divide by 92.903039997.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 fc to kilolux:
We need to convert foot-candles to kilolux
Since 1 klx = 92.903039997 fc, divide by 92.903039997
5 ÷ 92.903039997 = 0.0538195521
5 fc = 0.0538195521 klx
Foot-candle to Kilolux Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common foot-candle to kilolux conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Foot-candles (fc) | Kilolux (klx) |
|---|---|
| 1 fc | 0.0107639104 klx |
| 2 fc | 0.0215278208 klx |
| 5 fc | 0.0538195521 klx |
| 10 fc | 0.1076391042 klx |
| 15 fc | 0.1614586563 klx |
| 20 fc | 0.2152782083 klx |
| 25 fc | 0.2690977604 klx |
| 50 fc | 0.5381955209 klx |
| 100 fc | 1.0763910417 klx |
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.
Kilolux (klx)
A kilolux (klx) equals 1,000 lux. Measures bright conditions: overcast day 1-2 klx, indirect sunlight 10-25 klx, direct sunlight 32-100 klx. Used in greenhouse lighting, photography exposure, and solar energy calculations. One kilolux = 1,000 lux.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert foot-candles to kilolux?
To convert foot-candles to kilolux, divide the value by 92.903039997. For example, 10 fc = 0.1076391042 klx.
How many kilolux are in 1 foot-candle?
1 foot-candle equals 0.0107639104 kilolux.
What is the formula for foot-candles to kilolux?
The formula is: klx = fc ÷ 92.903039997.