How the Kitchen Lighting Calculator works
Floor area receives ambient lux while counter length receives dedicated task lumens.
How to use this tool
- Collect accurate values for kitchen area, worktop length, ambient target.
- Enter measurements in the displayed units and select the choices that match this project.
- Select Calculate / Generate, then compare the outputs with the stated Kitchen Lighting Calculator method.
- Apply the result only after checking product specifications and real site conditions.
Example calculation or use case
For a worked Kitchen Lighting Calculator example, use Kitchen area = 18 m², Worktop length = 4 m, Ambient target = 250 lux, Task lumens per metre = 500 lm/m. The tool then applies this method: Floor area receives ambient lux while counter length receives dedicated task lumens.