Can Light Calculator

Recessed can lights are all about placement. Enter room size, ceiling height, and how bright you want the space, and get the number of lights plus a practical spacing grid.

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💡 Brightness math

Total lumens needed = area x desired foot-candles. Divide by per-light lumens for the fixture count.

🚚 Spacing rule

Classic rule: keep spacing at or below half the ceiling height for even pools of light.

🎯 Beam coverage

Sees how wide the beam is at floor level to avoid dark gaps between lights.

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