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What is the definition of footcandle or (fc) and how does it compare to Lux (lx)?

April 26, 2017compare definition FC footcandle lux lx

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What is the definition of footcandle or (fc) and how does it compare to Lux (lx)?

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A footcandle is a unit of luminance. One footcandle is equal to one lumen per square foot (lmft2). A lighting designer would use a measure of footcandles at the work surface to determine the proper illumination level for home or office lighting. Lux is an international metric unit of luminance.