Convert Foot-candle to Millilux
Use this free converter to change foot-candles (fc) into millilux (mlx). Foot-candle and millilux both measure illuminance. As a quick reference, 1 fc equals 10763.91 mlx, and 1 mlx equals 0.00009290304 fc.
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Millilux (mlx)
10763.91
1 fc = 10763.91 mlx
Illuminance conversion table
| Foot-candle | Millilux |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 107.6391 |
| 0.1 | 1076.391 |
| 0.5 | 5381.9552 |
| 1 | 10763.91 |
| 2 | 21527.821 |
| 3 | 32291.731 |
| 5 | 53819.552 |
| 10 | 107639.1 |
| 20 | 215278.21 |
| 25 | 269097.76 |
| 50 | 538195.52 |
| 100 | 1076391 |
| 1,000 | 10763910 |
How to convert Foot-candle to Millilux
Multiply the foot-candle value by 10763.91 to get millilux.
- Enter the number of foot-candles you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in millilux.
- Worked example: 15 fc × 10763.91 = 161458.66 mlx.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (millilux 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.
Millilux (mlx)
- Definition
- A millilux (mlx) is one thousandth of a lux, used for very low-light measurement.
- History
- It is a metric sub-multiple of the lux.
- Current use
- Millilux values describe moonlit or deeply shaded environments in scientific photometry.
Frequently asked questions
How many millilux are in a foot-candle?
There are 10763.91 mlx in 1 fc. To convert, multiply the number of foot-candles by 10763.91.
How do I convert foot-candles to millilux?
Multiply the foot-candle value by 10763.91 to get millilux. For example, 10 fc = 107639.1 mlx.
Is this foot-candle-to-millilux 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 |