Foot-Candle to Meter-Candle Conversion

Convert between Foot-Candle and Meter-Candle quickly and accurately.

From Foot-Candle

ft*c, fc

To Meter-Candle

m*c

How to Convert Foot-Candle to Meter-Candle

Conversion Formula

1 ft*c, fc = 10.764 m*c

1 m*c = 0.093 ft*c, fc

Example

Convert 15 ft*c, fc to m*c:

15 ft*c, fc = 15 × 10.764 m*c = 161.459 m*c

Unit Information

Learn about the illumination units you're converting between

Foot-Candle

ft*c, fc

Definition

The Foot-Candle is an imperial unit of illuminance, representing the illuminance produced by a standard candle at a distance of one foot. It is equivalent to approximately 10.76 lux and is commonly used in countries that employ the imperial system for lighting measurements.

History/Origin

Developed in the United States and other countries using imperial units as a practical measure of illumination. It was based on the light output of a standard candle at a distance of one foot, providing an intuitive reference for lighting levels in everyday applications.

Current Use

Still widely used in the United States for architectural lighting, workplace safety standards, and general lighting applications. It provides a familiar unit for lighting professionals and is commonly referenced in building codes and lighting specifications.

Multiplier

10.764

Offset

Meter-Candle

m*c

Definition

The Meter-Candle is a unit of illuminance that is numerically equivalent to the lux. It represents the illuminance produced by a standard candle at a distance of one meter, providing a historical reference for light measurement that predates the modern SI system.

History/Origin

Developed as part of early photometric systems where illumination was measured in terms of candle power at specific distances. The meter-candle was used before the adoption of the lux as the standard SI unit, providing a practical way to relate illumination to familiar light sources.

Current Use

Primarily of historical interest, though may still be encountered in older technical specifications or educational contexts. It provides a direct relationship between illumination and the traditional candle standard, helping to understand the evolution of light measurement.

Multiplier

Offset