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footcandle
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footcandle
Non-metric unit of illuminance. It is equal to a flux of 1 lumen per ft2. Symbol: fc. 1 fc = 10.764 lux.


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A certain number of foot-candles are needed for clear visibility and safe mobility within a building.
To produce clear visibility without blinding glare, lighting experts must mathematically determine the precise level of foot-candles needed for the size of a particular field.
The lights can be operated at 100 foot-candles for television, 60 foot-candles for night meets and 30 foot-candles for practice.
 
 
 
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