Table
Recommended Workplace Lighting Levels in Lux
Recommended Workplace Lighting Levels in Lux lookup table with assumptions and boundary notes.
Scope
Lighting-level planning planning only. It does not state a legal minimum, emergency-lighting requirement, medical requirement, or project specification.
Lookup table
Compare representative maintained illuminance ranges for common workplace tasks and areas.
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| Work area | Typical maintained lux | Task context | Boundary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corridor and circulation | 50 to 150 lux | movement and wayfinding | planning range only; project specifications and current workplace requirements govern final values |
| Storage and basic utility rooms | 100 to 200 lux | short-duration visual tasks | planning range only; project specifications and current workplace requirements govern final values |
| Office writing and computer work | 300 to 500 lux | general office tasks and screen work | planning range only; project specifications and current workplace requirements govern final values |
| Detailed bench or assembly work | 500 to 1000 lux | fine visual detail and inspection | planning range only; project specifications and current workplace requirements govern final values |
| Electrical rooms and equipment service areas | 200 to 500 lux | equipment identification and maintenance planning | planning range only; project specifications and current workplace requirements govern final values |
| Retail display and service counters | 300 to 750 lux | customer-facing task and display lighting | planning range only; project specifications and current workplace requirements govern final values |
Notes
- Check table values for preliminary lookup and arithmetic checks only.
- Confirm equipment ratings, product markings, installation conditions, utility requirements, and the local authority requirements before design or field use.