A facility manager usually finds this topic when a lighting package doesn't line up on paper. The photometric plan calls for a target in footcandles. The fixture submittal shows lumens....
Foot Candle Calculator: How to Size and Verify Lighting
A property manager opens a lighting audit after a tenant complains about a dark stairwell. The parking lot report says the average reading is acceptable, yet drivers still notice bright...
Convert Foot Candles to Lux: Simple, Accurate Conversion
To convert foot candles to lux, multiply the foot candle value by 10.764. You can multiply by 10 for a quick estimate, but professional lighting work needs the exact factor....