Measuring light is a of pivotal importance when designing any project. Depending on the project, ‘Lux Levels’ will differ, typical examples of Lux Levels can be found here. The following chart suggests general light levels and is for preliminary guidance only. For specific applications, please check the relevant standards and recommendations or contact Veelite.
As a base guideline, a full Moon will provide a maximum of 1 Lux light level, but usually much less.
| External Application | Class/Level | Light Level |
|---|---|---|
| Canopied Areas | – | 150 Lux |
| Facade Floodlight (Note 1) | – | 50-1500 Lux |
Notes:
1) Depends on Local light levels & surface of buildings.
2) Vehicular & Pedestrian Traffic.
| Car Parks | Class/Level | Light Level |
|---|---|---|
| High Traffic Areas | – | 20 Lux |
| Medium Traffic Areas | – | 10 Lux |
| Low Traffic Areas | – | 5 Lux |
| Roadways (Note 2) | Class/Level | Light Level |
|---|---|---|
| City Centre | – | 30 Lux |
| Suburban | – | 20 Lux |
| Village | – | 15 Lux |
| Sports: | Class/Level | Light Level |
|---|---|---|
| Football/Rugby | National/Intn | 500 Lux |
| – | Regional/Local | 200 Lux |
| – | Local/Training | 75 Lux |
| Tennis | National/Intn | 500 Lux |
| – | Regional/Local | 300 Lux |
| – | Local/Training | 200 Lux |
| Equestrian | National/Intn | 500 Lux |
| – | Regional/Local | 200 Lux |
| – | Local/Training | 100 Lux |
Notes:
CIBSE: Local is approx Category 111, Regional is approx Category 11 and National/Intn is approx Category 1.
| Internal Application | Class/Level | Light Level |
|---|---|---|
| General Industry (Note 1) | – | 300 Lux |
| Retail Stores | – | 500 Lux |
| Supermarkets | – | 750 Lux |
| School Assembly Halls | – | 300 Lux |
| Entrances/Exits/Canteens | – | 200 Lux |
| Restrooms | – | 150 Lux |
| Corridor Area/Toilets | – | 100 Lux |
| Ware houses | Class/Level | Light Level |
|---|---|---|
| Working/Packaging/Dispatch | – | 300 Lux |
| Small Item Storage | – | 300 Lux |
| Reading Necessary/No small items | – | 200 Lux |
| Search only | – | 100 Lux |
| Offices | – | 500 Lux |
| Counter Areas | – | 500 Lux |
| Filing/Print Rooms | – | 300 Lux |
| Car Parks | Class/Level | Light Level |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Bays & Driving Lanes | – | 75 Lux |
| Entrances & Exits | – | 250-300 Lux |
Notes:
1) Varies from 300 Lux to 1500 Lux depending on the nature of the work.
2) Light Levels in different areas must also be in relation to each other to avoid
contrasts.
| Restaurants & Hotels | Class/Level | Light Level |
|---|---|---|
| Food Preparation & Cooking | – | 500 Lux |
| Wash up/Vegetable Preparation | – | 300 Lux |
| Food Storage Areas/Cellars | – | 150 Lux |
| Bedrooms | – | 50-100 Lux |
| Bars/Dining Rooms | – | 50-200 Lux |
| Sports | Class/Level | Light Level |
|---|---|---|
| Badminton | National/Itnl | 750 Lux |
| – | Regional/Local | 500 Lux |
| – | Local/Training | 300 Lux |
| Swimming | National/Itnl | 750 Lux |
| – | Regional/Local | 500 Lux |
| – | Local/Training | 200 Lux |
Notes:
CIBSE: Local is approx Category 111, Regional is approx Category 11 and National/Intn is approx Category 1.
Tennis Court Lighting