Lumens calculator - how much light does my room need?
How much light does your room need?
Tell me a little about the room and I'll give you the total brightness to aim for, in lumens (the number printed on every bulb box).
Your room needs about
lumens
That's for roughly m² at lux, or about classic 800 lm bulbs added together.
Please don't put it all in one ceiling light :) Split it between the ceiling, a few lamps at eye level and some light right where you read, cook or work.
A friendly estimate for general lighting, based on recommended light levels (lux) multiplied by floor area, adjusted for ceiling height, surface colours and mood. Choose dimmable bulbs and you can always go softer.