Illuminance Converter

Free Illuminance Converter — Convert Lux, Foot-Candles, Phot & Millilux Instantly

Convert illuminance between any units instantly with OmniConverter's free online illuminance converter. 1 lux equals 1 lumen per square meter, and 1 foot-candle equals 10.764 lux. Supports lux, foot-candles, phot, millilux, and nox. Whether you're a photographer calculating exposure, a lighting designer meeting building standards, or a safety inspector checking minimum light levels, our converter gives you accurate results.

How It Works

Convert in three simple steps.

1

Enter Your Illuminance Value

2

Select Source and Target Illuminance Units

3

Read Your Converted Light Level

Popular Illuminance Conversions

Common Benchmarks

Reference

1 lxlx

1 lx

Reference

1 lxfc

0.0929031299 fc

Reference

1 lxph

0.0001 ph

Reference

1 lxmlx

1000 mlx

Reference

1 lxnx

1000 nx

Real-World Use Cases

Illuminance conversion is essential for architectural lighting design (meeting IESNA or ISO standards in both lux and foot-candles), photography and videography (setting correct exposure for a given light level), workplace safety compliance (minimum lux levels for task lighting), horticulture (plant growth lighting requirements), smart home lighting automation, and comparing solar irradiance readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common conversion questions

What does lux measure?+

Lux measures illuminance, or the amount of light falling on a surface.

How do I convert lux to foot-candles?+

Multiply lux by 0.092903 to estimate foot-candles.

What is a phot?+

A phot is a unit of illumination equal to 10,000 lux.

Why is illuminance different from brightness?+

Brightness is subjective, while illuminance is a measurable amount of light on a surface.

How do I convert millilux to lux?+

Multiply millilux by 0.001 to get lux.

What unit is used in photography?+

Lux and foot-candles are common in lighting and photography contexts.

Can I convert nox to lux?+

Yes, nox is a very small illuminance unit and converts through the standard ratio.

What is a foot-candle?+

A foot-candle measures light intensity over one square foot.

Why do lighting designers use lux?+

Lux gives a standardized measure for lighting levels in indoor and outdoor environments.

Can I compare indoor lighting to sunlight?+

Yes, lux and foot-candles make those comparisons straightforward.

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