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foot-candle
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foot-candle
n.
A unit of measure of the intensity of light falling on a surface equal to 1 lumen per square foot. It has been replaced in the International System by the candela (1 lumen per square meter).

foot-candle
[foo͡t′kandəl]
Etymology: AS, fot; L, candela, light
a unit of illumination being 1 lumen per square foot or equivalent to 1.0764 milliphots. Compare lux. See also phot.


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This schematic will detail everything from foot candle requirements to optimal locations from which to hang low bay lighting fixtures, along with the optimal distance between each fixture.
This schematic, which is created with sophisticated lighting design software, will show us how much light must be produced in the room, how best to distribute that in terms of both horizontal and vertical foot candles, how many fixtures we need to supply you with, and where to best install those fixtures to maximize light distribution and long lamp life.
It is important to determine first the foot candle density that client needs around the building or underneath an awning before you begin selecting fixtures.
 
 
 
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