Private Outdoor

Floodlight Coverage Calculator

Estimate geometric floodlight throw, beam diameter, area, and overlap spacing from mounting and aiming assumptions.

Inputs

Results

Horizontal throw to aim point -- m
Geometric beam diameter -- m
Geometric coverage area -- m2
Overlap spacing estimate -- m
Calculation details
Horizontal throw to aim point
-- m
Geometric beam diameter
-- m
Geometric coverage area
-- m2
Overlap spacing estimate
-- m
Photometry review required
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Important notes
  • Check IES/LDT photometry, tilt limits, glare, spill, shielding, wind loading, mounting structure, IP rating, and switching or sensor controls.
  • Electrical installation and Australian outdoor-lighting requirements need qualified review; this calculator makes no automatic compliance claim.

Formulas

  • \(\displaystyle T = h/\tan(\alpha)\)
  • \(\displaystyle D = 2T\tan(\theta/2)\)
  • \(\displaystyle S = D(1-O)\)
  • Geometry only; manufacturer photometry controls the final floodlight result.

Estimate geometric floodlight throw, beam diameter, area, and overlap spacing from mounting and aiming assumptions.

Floodlight Coverage Calculator is a planning aid. Keep the target source, product data, measurement method, and project assumptions with the result. Confirm compliance, installation, certification, and safety decisions with the responsible professional.