Workshop Lighting Calculator
Calculate optimal lighting requirements for woodworking shops based on area and task requirements.
Workshop Parameters
Lighting Requirements
Enter workshop dimensions to calculate lighting needs.
Workshop Lighting Guide
Light Levels
- 50 fc: General workshop
- 75 fc: Detailed work
- 100 fc: Precision tasks
- 150 fc: Fine detail work
LED Benefits
- Energy efficient
- Long lifespan (50,000+ hours)
- Instant on, no warm-up
- Cool operation
- 5000K color temp ideal
Placement
- Even spacing for uniform light
- Avoid shadows at work areas
- Task lighting for detail work
- Consider ceiling height
Tips
- Use daylight (5000K) bulbs
- Add task lighting at benches
- Install on separate circuits
- Consider dimmer switches