Car Showroom Lighting Calculator

Design automotive showroom lighting that makes vehicles look stunning. Calculate ambient, accent, and feature lighting for every zone — from the showroom floor to the service reception — with vertical illuminance on vehicle surfaces and sparkle ratio for premium appeal.

Brand tier — sets lighting targets and colour temperature
Volume / mainstream
750 lux ambient
Premium
1000 lux ambient
Luxury / prestige
1500 lux ambient
Supercar / exotic
2000 lux feature
Measurement units
Metric
Metres, m2
Imperial
Feet, sq ft
Showroom dimensions
Zones present in this showroom
Elevated or spotlit hero vehicle position
Luminaire specification

Please enter showroom dimensions and luminaire lumens.

Total fixtures (all zones)
0 fixtures
0
Ambient lux
0
Vertical lux (car)
0:1
Sparkle ratio
0W
Total load
Showroom plan — ambient, accent, and feature zones
Sparkle ratio guide — highlight to ambient
Brand tierAmbientSpot luxRatio
Brand tier
Showroom area
Ambient fixtures
Accent spotlights
CRI required
Recommended CCT
Total installed load
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