Room Lumen Target Examples Table

Formula-derived lumen allowance examples for common Australian room sizes, target lux values and delivery factors.

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Room exampleArea and targetLumen allowance with UF 0.70 and MF 0.80Boundary
Small bedroom ambient9 m2 at 150 lx2,411 lmAmbient zone allowance; bedside reading, robe interiors and controls may need separate records.
Living room ambient16 m2 at 150 lx4,286 lmSeating positions, dimming range, screen glare and surface finishes still shape the layout.
Kitchen general zone14 m2 at 250 lx6,250 lmBench, island and sink surfaces may need their own task-plane estimate.
Home office desk zone10 m2 at 300 lx5,357 lmConfirm the desk plane, screen direction, daylight side and local task-light layer.
Garage parking bay24 m2 at 150 lx6,429 lmShelving fronts, door-open daylight and workbench zones can change the lighting record.
Workshop bench area12 m2 at 500 lx10,714 lmDetailed work should carry task-plane, glare, shadow and local-light notes.
Open office area40 m2 at 300 lx21,429 lmWorkplace estimates need the relevant project brief, task-plane record and maintained-light evidence.
Warehouse picking zone80 m2 at 200 lx28,571 lmRacking shadows, shelf faces and packing benches sit outside a single area average.

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