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E = Lms ÷ A
Illuminance = Lumens divided by Area
A = 10’ x 15’ = 150 sq. ft.
1000 Lumens x 5 down lights = 5000 lumens
E = 5000 Lms ÷ 150 sq. ft.
E = 37.5 Lms per sq. ft.
E = 37.% foot candles (FC)
Lumen Method Example 2
Solving for Lumens or Luminaires needed
Room 10’ x 15’ (A = 150 sq. ft.)
Illuminance level (E) = 60 foot-candles
Need Lumens / Luminaires
E = Lms ÷ A - original equation
Lumens needed = Illuminance x Area
Lms = E x A
○ Lms = 60 E x 150 sq. ft.
○ Lms = 9000 Lumens
Lumen Method Example 2
Solving for Lumens or Luminaires needed
Lumens needed = Illuminance x Area
Lms = E x A
○ Lms = 60 E x 150 sq. ft.
○ Lms = 9000 Lumens
○ 550 lumens = per luminaire
Luminaires needed = Lumens needed
divided by Lumens per luminaire
Luminaires (X) = 9000 (lumens) ÷ 550 Lumens
per Luminaire
9000 ÷ 550 = 16.36
Always round up with any point.
Luminaires needed = 17
Lumen Method Safety Factors
Light loss factor (LLF) – light loss due to
deteriorating lamps
Industry standard of .85 for a light loss factor