Convert Millilux to Foot-candles
Convert Millilux (mlx) to Foot-candles (fc) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
fc = mlx × 9.290304000e-5
About Millilux
The millilux (mlx) equals 10⁻³ lx, also called 1 nox (CIE historical unit). Moonless clear sky: ~1 mlx; quarter moon: ~20-50 mlx; full moon at zenith: ~100-270 mlx. Minimum for dark-adapted outdoor navigation. Emergency exit pathway lighting is typically 1-5 mlx. 1 mlx = 10⁻³ lx = 1 nox.
About Foot-candles
The foot-candle (fc) equals 1 lm/ft² ≈ 10.764 lx. Standard in North American lighting design: IESNA recommends 30-50 fc for general offices, 50-100 fc for retail displays, 12-16 fc for cinema screens. Still the dominant unit in the US, Canada and some other countries. 1 fc = 1/0.09290304 lx.
Quick Reference Table
| Millilux (mlx) | Foot-candles (fc) |
|---|---|
| 1 mlx | 9.29 × 10-5 fc |
| 2 mlx | 0.000185806 fc |
| 5 mlx | 0.000464515 fc |
| 10 mlx | 0.00092903 fc |
| 25 mlx | 0.00232258 fc |
| 50 mlx | 0.00464515 fc |
| 100 mlx | 0.0092903 fc |