Lumen per Square Foot to Foot-Candle Conversion
Convert between Lumen per Square Foot and Foot-Candle quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Lumen per Square Foot to Foot-Candle
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 lm/ft² to ft*c, fc:
Unit Information
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Lumen per Square Foot
lm/ft²
Definition
The Lumen per Square Foot is an imperial unit of illuminance equal to approximately 10.76 lux, representing the luminous flux per square foot. It is commonly used in countries employing the imperial system for lighting design and illuminance measurements.
History/Origin
Developed in countries using imperial units as a practical measure of illuminance. It provides a familiar reference for lighting professionals working with imperial measurements and is commonly used in architectural lighting and building design.
Current Use
Widely used in the United States and other imperial-system countries for lighting design, architectural applications, and general illuminance measurements. It provides a practical unit for lighting professionals and is commonly referenced in building codes and lighting standards.
Multiplier
10.764
Offset
0
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
0
Lumen per Square Foot to Foot-Candle Conversion Table
| Lumen per Square Foot [lm/ft²] | Foot-Candle [ft*c, fc] |
|---|---|
| 1 lm/ft² | 1 ft*c, fc |
| 10 lm/ft² | 10 ft*c, fc |
| 25 lm/ft² | 25 ft*c, fc |
| 50 lm/ft² | 50 ft*c, fc |
| 100 lm/ft² | 100 ft*c, fc |
| 0 lm/ft² | 0E+0 ft*c, fc |
| -10 lm/ft² | -10 ft*c, fc |
| -40 lm/ft² | -40 ft*c, fc |
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