Illuminance Converter
Convert between common illuminance units such as lux, foot-candles, and phots.
🔍 What this tool does?
An illuminance converter helps convert between different units of light intensity (e.g., lux to foot-candle), used in lighting design, photography, and scientific applications.
⭐ Key Features
- Real-time unit conversion
- Clean, responsive interface
- Easy copy & reset functions
- Mobile-friendly and fast
⚙️ How to Use?
Enter a light intensity value, choose the source and target units, then click "Convert" to get the result. Use "Copy" to save the result or "Reset" to clear the form.
💡 Creative Use Cases:
- Interior designers calculating lighting needs
- Photographers adjusting light setups
- Engineers in lighting and optics
- Educational demonstrations
✨ Tool Description:
Illuminance Converter is a free online tool that allows you to convert between lux, foot-candles, phots, and other light intensity units. Useful for lighting designers, engineers, and photography professionals.
🙋 FAQs
1. What units can I convert with this Illuminance Converter?
Most illuminance converters support a wide range of units including lux (lx), foot‑candles (fc), lumens per square meter, lumens per square foot, microlux, millilux, kilolux, phot, nox, and others.
2. How accurate is the conversion?
The tool typically uses standard conversion factors for each unit (e.g. 1 fc ≈ 10.7639 lx; 1 lx = 1 lm/m²) and handles scientific notation, ensuring high precision even for very large or small values.
3. How do I use the converter?
- Enter the source illuminance value.
- Select your input and output units from dropdown menus.
- Hit "Convert" (or see results update instantly if it’s a real‑time tool).
- The converted value appears immediately, often in multiple unit formats.
4. Is this converter free to use?
Yes—illuminance‑converter tools are completely free, with no registration or subscription required.
5. Does it work on mobile and tablets?
Absolutely. The interface is typically mobile‑responsive and browser‑based, meaning it works on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers without any downloads.
6. Is my data private or uploaded to a server?
Conversion is usually performed entirely in‑browser—no data is sent or stored externally, ensuring maximum privacy and no need for internet