Convert Lumen per Square Centimeter to Foot-candle
Type the number of lumens per square centimeter that you wish to convert to foot-candles.
How to Convert Lumens per Square Centimeter to Foot-candles
The lumen per square centimeter and foot-candle are both units of illuminance. 1 lumen per square centimeter equals 929.03039997 foot-candles. This means to convert lumens per square centimeter to foot-candles, you multiply by 929.03039997.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 lm/cm² to foot-candles:
We need to convert lumens per square centimeter to foot-candles
Since 1 lm/cm² = 929.03039997 fc, multiply by 929.03039997
5 × 929.03039997 = 4645.1519999
5 lm/cm² = 4645.1519999 fc
Lumen per Square Centimeter to Foot-candle Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common lumen per square centimeter to foot-candle conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Lumens per Square Centimeter (lm/cm²) | Foot-candles (fc) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lm/cm² | 92.903039997 fc |
| 0.5 lm/cm² | 464.51519999 fc |
| 1 lm/cm² | 929.03039997 fc |
| 2 lm/cm² | 1858.0607999 fc |
| 5 lm/cm² | 4645.1519999 fc |
| 10 lm/cm² | 9290.3039997 fc |
| 25 lm/cm² | 23225.759999 fc |
| 50 lm/cm² | 46451.519999 fc |
| 100 lm/cm² | 92903.039997 fc |
About These Units
Lumen per Square Centimeter (lm/cm²)
Lumens per square centimeter (lm/cm²) equals 10,000 lux or 1 phot. Used in scientific contexts for high-intensity illumination. One lm/cm² represents intense light levels found in specialized applications like projection systems and concentrated solar power.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert lumens per square centimeter to foot-candles?
To convert lumens per square centimeter to foot-candles, multiply the value by 929.03039997. For example, 10 lm/cm² = 9290.3039997 fc.
How many foot-candles are in 1 lumen per square centimeter?
1 lumen per square centimeter equals 929.03039997 foot-candles.
What is the formula for lumens per square centimeter to foot-candles?
The formula is: fc = lm/cm² × 929.03039997.