MEASURING WITH FOOT-CANDLE

The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recommends the following footcandle levels to ensure adequate illumination and safety for occupants. Below is a guideline for common areas to assist in achieving appropriate light levels with the greatest energy-effciency.

What is a foot-candle?

Footcandles are the most common unit of measure used by lighting professionals to calculate light levels in businesses and outdoor spaces. A footcandle is defined as the illuminance on a one square foot surface from a uniform source of light.

SCENES OF ILLUMINATION BRIGHTNESS (FOOT-CANDLE)

  • WALKWAY

    3-5 fc

  • MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM

    10-15 fc

  • WORKSHOP

    20-30 fc

  • PAINT BOOTH

    40+ fc

VOLTERREX 60W BALLOON LIGHT KIT

VOLTERREX 100W BATTERY POWERED LIGHT KIT

VOLTERREX 150W BALLOON LIGHT KIT

VOLTERREX 300W BALLOON LIGHT TOWER

VOLTERREX 700W BALLOON LIGHT TOWER