Recessed Lighting Calculator: how many pot lights and what spacing

Enter the room size and the lumens of one fixture (from its product page). The calculation follows general industry guidelines (IES): lumens per square foot by room type, spacing of about half the ceiling height.

Floor area– sq ft
Target lumens– lm
Recommended pot lights–
Spacing between lights– ft
Distance from walls– ft
Suggested layout–rows × columns

General rules of thumb; adjust for wall colours, task areas and dimming. For a precise plan, ask us for a quote.

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