Characteristic

footcandle

Notes

Symbol

fc

Other Name

ft-C

Metric (SI) Equivalent

1.0763910417 dekaluxes

This equivalent and the others below are calculated from exact values.

Other Metric (SI) Equivalents with More Basic Units

1.0763910417 dekalumens / meter2

10.763910417 steradian candelas / meter2

Even though the steradian is a dimensionless derived unit and could be dropped, it is shown in this equivalent for clarity

Metric (SI) Dimensions

length-2 × luminous-intensity × solid-angle

Even though solid-angle is not an official metric (SI) dimension and could be dropped, it is shown in the dimensions for clarity.

Description in Terms of Other Units and Constants

lumen / foot2

Quantity

Illuminance