Convert Milliphot to Foot-candle
Input the number of milliphots you want to convert to foot-candles.
How to Convert Milliphots to Foot-candles
The milliphot and foot-candle are both units of illuminance. 1 foot-candle equals 1.0763910417 milliphots. This means to convert milliphots to foot-candles, you divide by 1.0763910417.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 mph to foot-candles:
We need to convert milliphots to foot-candles
Since 1 fc = 1.0763910417 mph, divide by 1.0763910417
5 ÷ 1.0763910417 = 4.6451519999
5 mph = 4.6451519999 fc
Milliphot to Foot-candle Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common milliphot to foot-candle conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Milliphots (mph) | Foot-candles (fc) |
|---|---|
| 1 mph | 0.9290304 fc |
| 2 mph | 1.8580607999 fc |
| 5 mph | 4.6451519999 fc |
| 10 mph | 9.2903039997 fc |
| 15 mph | 13.935456 fc |
| 20 mph | 18.580607999 fc |
| 25 mph | 23.225759999 fc |
| 50 mph | 46.451519999 fc |
| 100 mph | 92.903039997 fc |
About These Units
Milliphot (mph)
A milliphot (mph) equals 0.001 phots or 10 lux. Provides a convenient scale for indoor lighting measurements. Well-lit office: 30-50 milliphots. One milliphot = 0.929 foot-candles. Used in some older photographic and scientific references.
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 milliphots to foot-candles?
To convert milliphots to foot-candles, divide the value by 1.0763910417. For example, 10 mph = 9.2903039997 fc.
How many foot-candles are in 1 milliphot?
1 milliphot equals 0.9290304 foot-candles.
What is the formula for milliphots to foot-candles?
The formula is: fc = mph ÷ 1.0763910417.