Convert Millilux to Foot-candle
Use this free converter to change millilux (mlx) into foot-candles (fc). Millilux and foot-candle both measure illuminance. As a quick reference, 1 mlx equals 0.00009290304 fc, and 1 fc equals 10763.91 mlx.
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Foot-candle (fc)
0.00009290304
1 mlx = 0.00009290304 fc
Illuminance conversion table
| Millilux | Foot-candle |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 9.2903e-7 |
| 0.1 | 0.000009290304 |
| 0.5 | 0.00004645152 |
| 1 | 0.00009290304 |
| 2 | 0.00018580608 |
| 3 | 0.00027870912 |
| 5 | 0.0004645152 |
| 10 | 0.0009290304 |
| 20 | 0.0018580608 |
| 25 | 0.002322576 |
| 50 | 0.004645152 |
| 100 | 0.009290304 |
| 1,000 | 0.09290304 |
How to convert Millilux to Foot-candle
Multiply the millilux value by 0.00009290304 to get foot-candles.
- Enter the number of millilux you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in foot-candles.
- Worked example: 15 mlx × 0.00009290304 = 0.0013935456 fc.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (foot-candle to millilux).
About these units
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.
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 millilux?
There are 0.00009290304 fc in 1 mlx. To convert, multiply the number of millilux by 0.00009290304.
How do I convert millilux to foot-candles?
Multiply the millilux value by 0.00009290304 to get foot-candles. For example, 10 mlx = 0.0009290304 fc.
Is this millilux-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 Millilux to other illuminance units
| Unit | 1 Millilux equals |
|---|---|
| Lux (lx) | 0.001 lx |
| Kilolux (klx) | 0.000001 klx |
| Foot-candle (fc) | 0.00009290304 fc |
| Phot (ph) | 1.0000e-7 ph |
| Nox (nx) | 1 nx |