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Space Dimensions
Calculate the square footage of your space.
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200 square feet with 8 foot ceilings
Desired Brightness
Overall lumen output will differ depending on your application. Select your desired brightness level in footcandles.
Recommended Footcandles by Application| 120: | Body Shop, Engineering, Machine Shop |
| 100: | Small Item Manufacturing & Industrial Assembly |
| 80: | Aircraft Hanger, Large Retail |
| 60: | Office, Foundry |
| 50: | Commercial Kitchen, Showroom, Horse Riding Arena |
| 40: | Classroom, Small Retail, Dining Area |
| 30: | Large Item Manufacturing & Industrial Assembly |
| 20: | Living Room, Warehouse |
| 10: | Bedroom, Hallway, Parking Garage |
67 Footcandles
Color of Walls
The color of your walls will affect the total amount of lumens needed to reach your desired result. Lighter colored walls will require less lumens.
Reflectance: 7%
Recommended Lumen Output
15,256 lumens
| Product Type | Avg. Lumens | Quantity | Total Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| A19 Bulb | 800 lumens | 20 bulbs | 16,000 lumens |
| A21 Bulb | 1,600 lumens | 10 bulbs | 16,000 lumens |
| BR30 Bulb | 800 lumens | 20 bulbs | 16,000 lumens |
| CFL Retrofit (Quad Tube) |
900 lumens | 17 bulbs | 15,300 lumens |
| HID Retrofit (Post Top) |
2,600 lumens | 6 bulbs | 15,600 lumens |
| MR16 Bulb | 400 lumens | 39 bulbs | 15,600 lumens |
| PAR30 Bulb | 800 lumens | 20 bulbs | 16,000 lumens |
| T8 Tube | 2,600 lumens | 6 tubes | 15,600 lumens |