Table

Recommended Workplace Lighting Levels in Lux

Recommended Workplace Lighting Levels in Lux reference with assumptions and boundary notes.

Reference boundary

Lighting-level planning reference only. It does not state a legal minimum, emergency-lighting requirement, medical requirement, or project specification.

Reference table

Compare representative maintained illuminance ranges for common workplace tasks and areas.

Reference basis summarizes representative workplace lighting guidance ranges; project specifications and jurisdictional requirements need current source review.
Work areaTypical maintained luxTask contextBoundary
Corridor and circulation50 to 150 luxmovement and wayfindingplanning range only; project specifications and current workplace requirements govern final values
Storage and basic utility rooms100 to 200 luxshort-duration visual tasksplanning range only; project specifications and current workplace requirements govern final values
Office writing and computer work300 to 500 luxgeneral office tasks and screen workplanning range only; project specifications and current workplace requirements govern final values
Detailed bench or assembly work500 to 1000 luxfine visual detail and inspectionplanning range only; project specifications and current workplace requirements govern final values
Electrical rooms and equipment service areas200 to 500 luxequipment identification and maintenance planningplanning range only; project specifications and current workplace requirements govern final values
Retail display and service counters300 to 750 luxcustomer-facing task and display lightingplanning range only; project specifications and current workplace requirements govern final values
Use notes
  • Use this table for preliminary reference and arithmetic checks only.
  • Confirm equipment ratings, product markings, installation conditions, utility requirements, and the local authority requirements before design or field use.