Kilolux to Foot-candle Converter
1 kilolux is exactly 92.90304 foot-candles. Convert kilolux (klx) to foot-candles (fc) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.
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Result
Kilolux to Foot-candle conversion
1 klx = 92.90304 fcone kilolux in foot-candles
1 fc ≈ 0.01076391042 klxone foot-candle in kilolux
Kilolux (klx): Exactly 1000 lux. Direct sunlight is roughly 100 klx.
Foot-candle (fc): One lumen per square foot: 1 ÷ 0.09290304 lux. Used in US lighting design.
Source:Kilolux: SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM, 2019); Foot-candle: NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B.8
How to convert kilolux to foot-candles
To convert kilolux to foot-candles, multiply the number of kilolux by 92.90304.
Formula
fc = klx × 92.90304
Examples
- 5 klx = 5 × 92.90304 = 464.5152 fc
- 25 klx = 25 × 92.90304 = 2322.576 fc
- 100 klx = 100 × 92.90304 = 9290.304 fc
Kilolux to Foot-candle conversion table
| Kilolux (klx) | Foot-candle (fc) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 klx | 9.290304 fc |
| 0.5 klx | 46.45152 fc |
| 1 klx | 92.90304 fc |
| 2 klx | 185.80608 fc |
| 3 klx | 278.70912 fc |
| 5 klx | 464.5152 fc |
| 10 klx | 929.0304 fc |
| 20 klx | 1858.0608 fc |
| 25 klx | 2322.576 fc |
| 50 klx | 4645.152 fc |
| 100 klx | 9290.304 fc |
| 250 klx | 23225.76 fc |
| 500 klx | 46451.52 fc |
| 1000 klx | 92903.04 fc |
Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.
Frequently asked questions
- How many foot-candles are in one kilolux?
- One kilolux is exactly 92.90304 foot-candles.
- How do I convert foot-candles to kilolux?
- To convert foot-candles to kilolux, divide the number of foot-candles by 92.90304. The formula is klx = fc ÷ 92.90304.
- Is this conversion exact?
- Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 92.90304 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
- Which is larger, a kilolux or a foot-candle?
- A kilolux is 92.90304 times larger than a foot-candle. In other words, a foot-candle is about 0.01076391042 of a kilolux.