How the Lighting Budget Calculator works
Quantity-weighted fixture costs and fixed electrical costs are combined before contingency.
How to use this tool
- Collect accurate values for fixtures, average fixture price, lamps and controls.
- Enter measurements in the displayed units and select the choices that match this project.
- Select Calculate / Generate, then compare the outputs with the stated Lighting Budget Calculator method.
- Apply the result only after checking product specifications and real site conditions.
Example calculation or use case
For a worked Lighting Budget Calculator example, use Fixtures = 8, Average fixture price = 120, Lamps and controls = 260, Electrical installation = 700. The tool then applies this method: Quantity-weighted fixture costs and fixed electrical costs are combined before contingency.