What is a Foot-candle (fc)?
A foot-candle (fc) is a unit of illuminance equal to one lumen per square foot, commonly used in the US.
Definition
Symbol
fc
Category
Illuminance
System
Imperial
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1 Foot-candle = 10.7639 Lux (lx)
1 Foot-candle = 0.00107639 Phot (ph)
Common Uses
- Architectural lighting design
- Film set lighting
- Agricultural grow lights
