Illumination Converter - Convert Between Different Illumination Units

Our illumination converter helps you convert between different units of illumination, including lx, fc, and more. Whether you are studying optics or working on a project that requires converting these units, our tool is here to make it easier for you. With our online converter, you can quickly and accurately convert between different units of illumination.

Select the current unit in the left column, the desired unit in the right column, and enter a value in the left column to generate the resulting conversion.

Formuladivide the Illumination value by 1000

Illumination Unit Conversion chart

Check out this Illumination Converter conversion table to find out what the conversion factors are between the various Illumination units:

Complete list of Illumination units for conversion to see conversion of 1 of below units of Illumination to Lux and 1 Foot-candle.

UnitSymbolValue in LuxValue in Foot-candle
illumination-converter.kiloluxklx100092.90304
Luxlx10.09290304
Lumen/square meterlm/m^210.09290304
Candela steradian/square meter10.09290304
Watt/square centimeter (at 555 nm)6830000634527.7632
Lumen/square centimeterlm/cm^210000929.0304
Meter-candlem*cd10.09290304
Centmeter-candlecm*c10000929.0304
Nox0.0010.00009290304
Phot10000929.0304
Foot-candleft*c, fc10.76391041671
Lumen/square footlm/ft^210.76391041671
illumination-converter.kilolux to Lux conversion table
illumination-converter.kiloluxLux
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Illumination Converter Details


What are the different units of Illumination Converter?

The SI unit of Illumination is lux. Alternatively, the Illumination can also be expressed in.

SI UnitKiloluxklx
SI UnitLuxlx
SI UnitLumen/square meterlm/m^2
SI UnitCandela steradian/square meter
SI UnitWatt/square centimeter (at 555 nm)
SI UnitLumen/square centimeterlm/cm^2
Metric UnitMeter-candlem*cd
Metric UnitCentmeter-candlecm*c
Metric UnitNox
cgsPhot
Imperial UnitFoot-candleft*c, fc
Imperial UnitLumen/square footlm/ft^2

Common Illumination Units Conversions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How can I use Illumination Converter?
    Select the current unit in the top column, the desired unit in the bottom column, and enter a value in the top left column to generate the resulting conversion.
  • What are the SI Units of Illumination?
    The SI unit of Illumination is lux.
  • What are the different units of Illumination?
    The SI unit of Illumination is lux. Alternatively, the Illumination can also be expressed in illumination-converter.kilolux, Lux, Lumen/square meter, Candela steradian/square meter, Watt/square centimeter (at 555 nm), Lumen/square centimeter, Meter-candle, Centmeter-candle, Nox, Phot, Foot-candle, Lumen/square foot.