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Illuminance Unit Converter

Illuminance Fundamentals: Illuminance measures light intensity per unit area (lux, foot-candles). Essential for lighting design and visual comfort.
Lux
lx

SI unit for illuminance. 1 lux = 1 lumen/m². Standard metric lighting measurement.

Foot-candle
fc

Imperial unit for illuminance. 1 fc = 1 lumen/ft² = 10.764 lux. Common in US lighting.

Phot
ph

CGS unit for illuminance. 1 phot = 10,000 lux. Used in high-intensity applications.

Nit
nt

Unit for luminance. 1 nit = 1 cd/m². Used for display brightness measurements.

Light Levels & Applications

Starlight
0.0001 lx

Clear starry night. Minimum visibility for dark-adapted eyes.

Moonlight
0.25 lx

Full moon on clear night. Navigation possible with adaptation.

Living Room
50 lx

Comfortable ambient lighting for relaxation and conversation.

Office Work
500 lx

Standard office lighting for computer work and reading.

Retail Store
750 lx

Bright retail lighting to showcase products effectively.

Surgery
10000 lx

Hospital operating room lighting for precision work.

Sunlight
100000 lx

Direct sunlight on clear day. Maximum natural illumination.

Stadium
1500 lx

Sports field lighting for television broadcasting quality.

Photography & Cinematography

Photography Lighting: Understanding illuminance values for proper exposure and creative lighting setups.
Golden Hour
400 lx

Soft, warm natural light ideal for portraits and landscapes.

Studio Portrait
2000 lx

Professional studio lighting setup for portrait photography.

Video Interview
1000 lx

Key light for professional video interview setup.

Film Set
5000 lx

High-end cinema lighting for professional film production.

Lighting Applications

Museum Display
150 lx

Artwork preservation lighting that prevents damage.

Library Reading
300 lx

Comfortable reading light without eye strain.

Classroom
300 lx

Educational environment lighting for learning.

Hospital Room
100 lx

Patient comfort lighting for recovery.

Lighting Standards

International Standards: IES, CIE, and building codes specify minimum illuminance levels for safety and comfort.
Emergency Exit
1 lx

Minimum emergency lighting for safe evacuation.

Stairwell
20 lx

Safe navigation lighting for stairs and corridors.

Parking Garage
50 lx

Security and safety lighting for vehicle areas.

Street Lighting
10 lx

Public safety lighting for pedestrians and vehicles.