Hospital and Medical Lighting Calculator

Calculate lighting for any healthcare zone to HTM 08-03, EN 12464-1, and ASHRAE/IES healthcare standards. Covers multi-mode lighting for patient areas, clinical requirements, and circadian health considerations.

Measurement units
Metric
Metres, m2
Imperial
Feet, sq ft
Healthcare zone
General ward / patient bed
100 / 300 lux
HTM 08-03
Examination / consultation
500 lux
HTM 08-03
Nurse station / reception
500 lux
EN 12464-1
Operating theatre (general)
1000 lux
HTM 08-03
ICU / critical care
300 lux
HTM 08-03
A&E / emergency dept
500 lux
HTM 08-03
Hospital corridor
200 lux
HTM 08-03
Laboratory / pathology
500 lux
EN 12464-1
Waiting / reception area
200 lux
EN 12464-1
Room dimensions
Relevant for ward and ICU calculations
Fixture specification

Please enter room dimensions and luminaire lumens.

General luminaires required
0 fixtures
0
Primary lux
0
CRI required
0K
Rec. CCT
0W
Total load
Lighting modes for this zone
HTM 08-03 / EN 12464-1 healthcare zone reference
ZoneGeneralTask luxCRIUGR
Special requirements for this zone
Zone
Room area
Primary illuminance target
Fixtures required
Dimming
Flicker-free
Emergency lighting
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