Lighting Converter - Lux, Foot-candles, Lumens and More

Convert lighting and luminosity units between different standards. Essential for lighting design, architecture, photography, and safety standards.

Lighting Units

Understand lux (illuminance), foot-candles, lumens (luminous flux), candelas (luminous intensity), and nits (luminance). Each unit measures different aspects of light.

Lux and Illuminance

Lux measures illuminance – how much light hits a surface. It is fundamental for ensuring adequate lighting in workplaces, schools, and public spaces according to standards.

Foot-candles

Foot-candle is the imperial unit of illuminance, equivalent to approximately 10,764 lux. It is mainly used in the USA for commercial and residential lighting specifications.

Lumens and Luminous Flux

Lumens measure the total luminous flux emitted by a light source. Lamps are specified in lumens, indicating how much light they produce regardless of direction.

Lighting Design Applications

Designers use conversions to calculate how many luminaires are needed, specify lamp wattage, ensure compliance with standards, and create adequately lit environments.

Safety Standards

Safety standards specify minimum illuminance levels for different environments. Conversions facilitate compliance verification and the design of safe systems.

Photography and Cinematography

Photographers and cinematographers convert lighting units to set up equipment, measure exposure, plan scenes, and ensure visual consistency.

Conclusion

Convert lighting units accurately using our tool. Essential for professionals in lighting design, architecture, and photography.