The amount of light that is cast on a surface is called illuminance which is measured in lux this can be thought of as light intensity within a specific area.
Fluorescent light lux level.
Check the optimal lighting level.
The illuminance e v in lux lx is equal to 10 76391 times the power p in watts w times the luminous efficacy η in lumens per watt lm w divided by the surface area a in square feet ft 2.
How to convert watts to lux.
For the whole kitchen it is 108 lux and for the counter detailed tasks 538 lux.
Choose the area of the house that you want to illuminate.
To light a factory floor with dozens of times the area of the kitchen would require dozens of such fixtures.
You can calculate lux from watts luminous efficacy and surface area.
The total output of visible light from a light source is measured in lumens typically the more lumens a light fixture provides the brighter it is.
The same 1 000 lumens spread out over ten square metres produces an illuminance level of only 100 lux.
Watt and lux units represent different quantities so you can t convert watts to lux.
Determine the dimensions of your illuminated space.
E v lx 10 76391 p w η lm w a ft 2 watts to lux calculation with area in square meters.
The light box contains fluorescent light bulbs with a 5 000 lux rating at 8 inches for portable units or a 10 000 lux rating at 14 inches for countertop units lights are maintained at the perfect lux which makes great conversations and of course the food is as palatable as the views of rhythmic movements of those in waiting.
Thus lighting a larger area to the same level of lux requires a greater number of lumens.
Let s say you re planning the lighting for your kitchen including the kitchen counter.
Lighting larger areas to the same necessary lux levels will requires a larger measured level of lumens this is usually achieved by increasing the number of light fixtures and hence the power consumed.