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How to Convert from Lumen/square foot [lm/ft^2] to Meter-candle [m*c]?
Easily convert illumination measurements from lumen per square foot (lm/ft^2) to meter-candle (m*c), an older unit equivalent to lux, used in lighting design and photometry.
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Lumen/square foot [lm/ft^2] to Meter-candle [m*c] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms illuminance values measured in lumen per square foot, commonly used in lighting practice, into meter-candle, an older metric unit equivalent to lux. It assists professionals and enthusiasts in accurately translating lighting levels for various applications.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the illuminance value in lumen per square foot (lm/ft^2)
- Select the input unit as lumen/square foot [lm/ft^2]
- Choose meter-candle [m*c] as the output unit
- Click the convert button to get the equivalent meter-candle measurement
- Review the result and use it for lighting calculations or documentation
Key Features
- Converts lumen per square foot (lm/ft^2) to meter-candle (m*c) with precise unit matching
- Supports measurement translation from imperial to metric lighting units
- Useful for lighting design, photography, horticulture, and historical research
- Browser-based and easy to use for quick illumination conversions
- Includes practical examples to guide accurate conversions
Examples
- 5 lm/ft^2 converts to approximately 53.82 m*c
- 0.1 lm/ft^2 converts to about 1.08 m*c
Common Use Cases
- Checking and specifying indoor lighting levels in offices, classrooms, and retail environments
- Setting appropriate illumination for photography, stage lighting, and display setups
- Planning horticultural lighting and protecting sensitive museum or gallery exhibits
- Interpreting historical lighting data using meter-candle references
- Calibrating lighting instruments for accuracy in design and testing
Tips & Best Practices
- Clarify the context and unit standards when reporting illumination values to avoid confusion
- Use this converter when transitioning between imperial and metric illuminance units
- Refer to provided examples to verify conversion accuracy
- Remember that meter-candle and lux are numerically equivalent
- Note historical usage of meter-candle and prefer lux for contemporary applications
Limitations
- Meter-candle is largely a historical unit and is less commonly used than lux nowadays
- Conversion may cause misunderstandings if unit context or lighting standards are unclear
- This tool does not account for specific lighting conditions besides unit conversion
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does lumen per square foot measure?
- It measures illuminance as luminous flux incident on a one-square-foot surface, equivalent to a foot-candle used in lighting.
- How is meter-candle related to lux?
- Meter-candle is an older illuminance unit numerically equal to one lux, both representing lumens per square meter.
- Why convert from lumen/square foot to meter-candle?
- Converting helps accommodate international lighting standards by translating from imperial to metric measurement units.
Key Terminology
- Lumen per square foot [lm/ft^2]
- A measure of illuminance indicating luminous flux over one square foot, equivalent to foot-candle.
- Meter-candle [m*c]
- An older illuminance unit equal to one lumen per square metre, numerically the same as lux.
- Illuminance
- The measure of luminous flux incident on a surface area, indicating how much light arrives per unit area.