What is a Foot-candle (fc)?

A foot-candle (fc) is a unit of illuminance equal to one lumen per square foot, commonly used in the US.

Definition

Symbol

fc

Category

Illuminance

System

Imperial

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1 Foot-candle = 10.7639 Lux (lx)

1 Foot-candle = 0.00107639 Phot (ph)

Common Uses

  • Architectural lighting design
  • Film set lighting
  • Agricultural grow lights

Foot-candle Conversions

Related Units