Convert Kilolux to Foot-candle
Use this free converter to change kilolux (klx) into foot-candles (fc). Kilolux and foot-candle both measure illuminance. As a quick reference, 1 klx equals 92.90304 fc, and 1 fc equals 0.01076391 klx.
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Foot-candle (fc)
92.90304
1 klx = 92.90304 fc
Illuminance conversion table
| Kilolux | Foot-candle |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.9290304 |
| 0.1 | 9.290304 |
| 0.5 | 46.45152 |
| 1 | 92.90304 |
| 2 | 185.80608 |
| 3 | 278.70912 |
| 5 | 464.5152 |
| 10 | 929.0304 |
| 20 | 1858.0608 |
| 25 | 2322.576 |
| 50 | 4645.152 |
| 100 | 9290.304 |
| 1,000 | 92903.04 |
How to convert Kilolux to Foot-candle
Multiply the kilolux value by 92.90304 to get foot-candles.
- Enter the number of kilolux you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in foot-candles.
- Worked example: 15 klx × 92.90304 = 1393.5456 fc.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (foot-candle to kilolux).
About these units
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many foot-candles are in a kilolux?
There are 92.90304 fc in 1 klx. To convert, multiply the number of kilolux by 92.90304.
How do I convert kilolux to foot-candles?
Multiply the kilolux value by 92.90304 to get foot-candles. For example, 10 klx = 929.0304 fc.
Is this kilolux-to-foot-candle 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 Kilolux to other illuminance units
| Unit | 1 Kilolux equals |
|---|---|
| Lux (lx) | 1000 lx |
| Millilux (mlx) | 1000000 mlx |
| Foot-candle (fc) | 92.90304 fc |
| Phot (ph) | 0.1 ph |
| Nox (nx) | 1000000 nx |