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Lux to Watts Calculator

Convert illuminance (lux), area and efficacy to power (watts).

Input Data

Input Illuminance E.
lx
Input Area A.
Input Luminous efficacy η.
lm/W

Results

30W
P = E × A / η = 300 lx × 10 m² / 100 lm/W = 30.000000 W

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Formula

P = E × A / η

E: illuminance (lx), A: area (m²), η: luminous efficacy (lm/W)

How to Use

  1. Enter illuminance E (lux).
  2. Enter area A (m²).
  3. Enter luminous efficacy η (lm/W).
  4. Get power P (watts).

Case Studies

E = 100 lx, A = 10 m², η = 100 lm/W

P = 100 × 10 / 100 = 10 W.

FAQ

Where from?

Φ = E·A then P = Φ/η combine to P = E·A/η.

How to save?

Raise η or lower target illuminance to cut power.

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References

Content review: Calculatorism Science Team. Formula and numeric tests verified; results for reference only.

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