Illuminance Converter
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klx
rate：1 lx = 0.001 klx
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1 lx| Unit | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | ||
| Lux | lx | 1 |
| Kilolux | klx | 0.001 |
| Lumens/m² | lm/m² | 1 |
| Imperial / US | ||
| Foot-candles | fc | 0.092903 |
| Phots | ph | 0.0001 |
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15 Foot-candles
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161.4587 Lux
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79 Foot-candles
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0.8503 Kilolux
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8 Foot-candles
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86.1113 Lumens/m²
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62 Kilolux
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62,000 Lux
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389 Lux
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389 Lumens/m²
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6 Lux
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0.5574 Foot-candles
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52 Lumens/m²
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52 Lux
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6 Phots
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5,574.1824 Foot-candles
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78 Lux
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7.2464 Foot-candles
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55 Lux
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0.055 Kilolux
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Common Scenarios
Illuminance directly affects visual comfort and health. Interior designers ensure office desk illuminance is between 300-500 lux to protect eyesight. In photography, photographers read lux or foot-candles (fc) with light meters to set aperture and shutter speed.
History & Background
Early lighting relied entirely on natural light or fire. With the invention of the electric light, physicists began defining luminous flux and illuminance units. Modern photometry simulates the human eye's sensitivity to brightness.
Conversion Details
Illuminance conversion is based on lux (lx).
Common conversions: 1 foot-candle ≈ 10.76 lux, 1 phot = 10,000 lux.