Beam Geometry

Beam Diameter at Target Plane

Calculate the geometric beam diameter at a selected work or wall plane.

Inputs

Results

Target-plane diameter -- m
Target-plane radius -- m
Target-plane area -- m2
Calculation details
Target-plane diameter
-- m
Target-plane radius
-- m
Target-plane area
-- m2
Important notes
  • Confirm whether the product data uses full beam angle, half-peak angle, or another definition.
  • Australian standards may inform the planning boundary; no automatic compliance statement is made.

Formulas

  • \(\displaystyle D = 2h\tan(\theta/2)\)
  • \(\displaystyle A = \pi(D/2)^2\)
  • The result is a geometric estimate and does not certify illuminance.

Calculate the geometric beam diameter at a selected work or wall plane.

Beam Diameter at Target Plane 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.