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Workshop Lighting Layout Calculator | Shop Lighting Layout

Get Your Free Shop Lighting Plan

When determining how many light fixtures are needed in your shop, a lighting layout is the ideal first step. The plan will accurately anticipate how much light and the illumination intensity you can expect. A lighting plan is valuable when building a new commercial space and when replacing existing fluorescent lights. Let our experts design a lighting plan for your project. Trusted by contractors.
  • Professionally Designed Lighting Layout
  • Fixture Count & Recommendation
  • Improved Energy Efficiency & Reduced Maintenance

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Every lighting plan comes with a dedicated product specialist, providing personalized service and expert advice for your project needs.

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How long does it take to get a plan?

Indoor 1-2 business days

Outdoor 2-3 business days

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CBRE Company Logo CBRE needed high quality lighting for their customer, with stock available for ongoing projects.
Smithfield Company Logo Customer had an urgent need for high temperature lights. We had them in stock & shipped out next day.
Oakland Arena Logo Poor lighting caused parking lot safety issues for spectators. Our lighting plan & new lights resulted in an improved experience.
Armag Corporation Logo Customer needed to source large quantities of specialty fixtures for use in their manufactured products.
Tracy Electric Logo Tracy Electric was seeking a reliable source for ongoing lighting projects.
Wesco Distribution Logo Distributors partner with us to provide customers a high quality product at a reasonable price.
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Florida State University Logo Permanent tent lighting for large acrobatics facility. Our lighting plan & recommendations resulted in ideal performer & spectator safety.

What is the Ideal Shop Lighting Layout?

The ideal shop lighting layout places lights to achieve a perfect balance of footcandles and even lighting across the space. The first step is to understand how bright you need the space to be. The first step is to understand how bright you need the space to be. The second step is to create a lighting plan that meets the criteria. It determines the amount of lighting as well as placement.

How Do I Calculate the Lumens Needed for Lighting a Shop?

For general light-duty shops, 20 to 40 lumens per square foot should be enough. For shops that are utilized for production work, 40 to 60 lumens per square foot is a good target. For high-production commercial shop lighting, 60+ lumens per square foot should be considered.

How Do I Calculate the Number of Lights Needed in a Shop?

There are two ways to do this. You can use a simple lighting calculator, it will give you a good estimate. Or, we can create a lighting plan for you. The plan provides the number of lights needed, the proper layout, and foot candle readings across the floor. It will help you achieve balanced lighting across the space. The exact use of the shop comes into play for this calculation so a farm shop lighting layout recommendation will differ slightly from a workshop lighting layout recommendation.

How Many Foot Candles Do You Need for a Shop?

For general light-duty shops, 20-40 foot candles are enough. For shops that are utilized for production work, 40 to 60-foot candles are a good target. For high-production commercial shop lighting, 60+ is a good target.

How Do I Calculate LED Shop Light Placement?

For general light-duty shops, 20-40 foot candles are enough. For shops that are utilized for production work, 40 to 60-foot candles are a good target. For high-production commercial shop lighting, 60+ is a good target.

What is the Ideal 24 X 40 Shop Lighting Layout?

The answer relies on the amount of light you need. The answer could be as few as 4 lights in a 2X2 pattern, or as many as 8-10 if you need it to be super bright.

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

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