Convert Foot-candle to Kilolux
Use this free converter to change foot-candles (fc) into kilolux (klx). Foot-candle and kilolux both measure illuminance. As a quick reference, 1 fc equals 0.01076391 klx, and 1 klx equals 92.90304 fc.
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Kilolux (klx)
0.01076391
1 fc = 0.01076391 klx
Illuminance conversion table
| Foot-candle | Kilolux |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0001076391 |
| 0.1 | 0.001076391 |
| 0.5 | 0.0053819552 |
| 1 | 0.01076391 |
| 2 | 0.021527821 |
| 3 | 0.032291731 |
| 5 | 0.053819552 |
| 10 | 0.1076391 |
| 20 | 0.21527821 |
| 25 | 0.26909776 |
| 50 | 0.53819552 |
| 100 | 1.076391 |
| 1,000 | 10.76391 |
How to convert Foot-candle to Kilolux
Multiply the foot-candle value by 0.01076391 to get kilolux.
- Enter the number of foot-candles you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilolux.
- Worked example: 15 fc × 0.01076391 = 0.16145866 klx.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilolux to foot-candle).
About these units
Foot-candle (fc)
- Definition
- A foot-candle (fc) is the illuminance produced by one lumen per square foot, equal to about 10.764 lux.
- History
- It originated in the era before the metric system and takes its name from the illuminance one foot from a standard candle.
- Current use
- Foot-candles remain the standard lighting unit in the United States for architectural and stage-lighting specifications.
Kilolux (klx)
- Definition
- A kilolux (klx) is 1,000 lux, representing bright indoor or outdoor lighting conditions.
- History
- It is a metric multiple of the lux used when values become large.
- Current use
- Direct sunlight reaches 100–130 klx; kilolux is used in horticultural and sports-facility lighting specs.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilolux are in a foot-candle?
There are 0.01076391 klx in 1 fc. To convert, multiply the number of foot-candles by 0.01076391.
How do I convert foot-candles to kilolux?
Multiply the foot-candle value by 0.01076391 to get kilolux. For example, 10 fc = 0.1076391 klx.
Is this foot-candle-to-kilolux converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Foot-candle to other illuminance units
| Unit | 1 Foot-candle equals |
|---|---|
| Lux (lx) | 10.76391 lx |
| Millilux (mlx) | 10763.91 mlx |
| Kilolux (klx) | 0.01076391 klx |
| Phot (ph) | 0.001076391 ph |
| Nox (nx) | 10763.91 nx |