Lumens to Lux Converter
Convert luminous flux (lumens) to illuminance (lux) based on the area being lit.
lm
m²
Lux (lm/m²)
80.00
Foot-Candles7.43
Lumens to Lux
Lux = Lumens / Area (m²)
Lumens measure total light output. Lux measures illumination intensity on a surface.
Typical Light Levels
Example Calculation
An 800 lumen bulb illuminating a 10 m² room.
- 01Lux = 800 / 10 = 80 lux
- 02Foot-candles = 80 x 0.0929 = 7.4 fc
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