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Pole Barn Lighting Calculator | Pole Barn Lighting Plan

Q: What is the Difference Between Linear, UFO, and Canopy Fixtures? What is Best for a Pole Barn?

A UFO (compact and round) light is an LED High Bay fixture. If you are familiar with metal halide indoor lighting, this is a great option for you. They are very robust with a high impact rating and are also waterproof. A linear panel fixture is a replacement for fluorescent fixtures if you like that style. They are not as robust as UFOs, and most are not waterproof. By nature and design, they offer better distribution than UFOs, especially in lower ceiling spaces. Canopy lights are designed to be ceiling mounted and work at very low ceiling heights. They are good for ceilings that are between 8 and 12 feet tall.

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Determining the correct LED lighting fixtures for pole barns has been a focus of LED Lighting Supply for over 10 years. Each pole barn’s lighting needs are unique. Our team can help determine which of many different types of LED fixtures are most ideal for your particular space. Let our experts design a lighting plan for your project. Trusted by contractors.

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Fixture Count & Recommendation
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How long does it take to get a plan?

1-2 for indoor and 2-3 days for outdoor projects

What to Expect When Requesting a Lighting Plan

A Product Expert Reviews Your Request

We Follow Up to Gather Project Details

Custom Lighting Plan With Product Recommendations is Created

Review and Approve Your Lighting Design

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Our Customers

CBRE needed high quality lighting for their customer, with stock available for ongoing projects.

Customer had an urgent need for high temperature lights. We had them in stock & shipped out next day.

Poor lighting caused parking lot safety issues for spectators. Our lighting plan & new lights resulted in an improved experience.

Customer needed to source large quantities of specialty fixtures for use in their manufactured products.

Tracy Electric was seeking a reliable source for ongoing lighting projects.

Distributors partner with us to provide customers a high quality product at a reasonable price.

Repeat lighting supplier for an electrical contractor working in manufacturing facilities.

Permanent tent lighting for large acrobatics facility. Our lighting plan & recommendations resulted in ideal performer & spectator safety.

What is the Ideal Pole Barn Lighting Layout?

The ideal pole barn lighting layout is a detailed lighting plan. It shows the physical layout of the pole barn, along with the installed lights and foot candle measurements on the reported plan. It will also show you how balanced the lighting is (average / min). The lower this number is, the more balanced the light is across the pole barn.

What is the Ideal 30×40 Pole Barn Lighting Layout with 10 to 12 Foot Mounting Height?

The ideal layout to achieve 30-foot candles is between 4 to 6 120-watt LED UFO fixtures within the space. Since the ceiling height is relatively low, anything brighter than 100 Watts LED may be too much.

What is the Ideal 40×60 Pole Barn Lighting Layout with 12 to 15 Foot Mounting Height?

The ideal layout to achieve 30-foot candles is between 6 to 8 100-watt LED UFO fixtures within the space. 8 160-watt UFO fixtures would provide 50+ foot candles within the space.

How Many Lumens Do I Need in a Pole Barn?

That depends on your needs for the space. If you are using it to store things, then 10 to 20 lumens per square foot are more than enough. If you’re using the space to work, then you might want to consider 30 to 50 lumens per square foot.

For reference, 1 lumen per square foot is equal to 1 foot candle. So 10 lumens per square foot equals 10 foot candles.

How Do I Properly Light up a New Pole Barn?

Start with a lighting plan. We have done hundreds of lighting plans for our pole barn customers. Let us know the size of the space, mounting height, and how bright you want it and we will send you a lighting plan that specifically outlines your needs.

What is the Difference Between Linear, UFO, and Canopy Fixtures? What is Best for a Pole Barn?

A UFO (compact and round) light is an LED High Bay fixture. If you are familiar with metal halide indoor lighting, this is a great option for you. They are very robust with a high impact rating and are also waterproof.

A linear panel fixture is a replacement for fluorescent fixtures if you like that style. They are not as robust as UFOs, and most are not waterproof. By nature and design, they offer better distribution than UFOs, especially in lower ceiling spaces.

Canopy lights are designed to be ceiling mounted and work at very low ceiling heights. They are good for ceilings that are between 8 and 12 feet tall.

What is the Difference Between a Lighting Design Calculator and a Lighting Plan?

Use a calculator if:

You are looking for a free, online tool to quickly calculate the number of fixtures you need
You want quick, simple, and immediate results
You are looking for a count of light fixtures needed based on a specific budget
You need a rough estimate on quantity and layout/configuration does not matter
There is no need to include specific light balance and shadows in your documentation

Use a lighting plan layout if:

You would like a professional lighting plan engineer to review your requirements
You need a calculated lighting plan that shows foot candle readings
You need to see how balanced the light levels are, and you care about reducing shadows
You want to show aiming angles, and light positions in scale within your indoor or outdoor area
You need professional assurance that the lights you buy will be the right choice