How to Use the Art Lighting Setup Calculator

Enter your artwork dimensions, height, and type. Select your lighting fixture, beam angle, and ceiling height. The tool calculates optimal fixture placement, distance from wall, mounting height, beam spread, and incident angle. Visual aids help you dial in a gallery-level setup at home.

Why Use the Art Lighting Calculator

Improper art lighting causes glare, color distortion, and long-term damage. This calculator ensures proper beam angles, lux levels, and fixture choice based on your unique setup. It's the difference between a poorly lit frame and a museum-quality display.

Art Lighting Calculator – FAQs

Q: What does it calculate?
Distance from wall, mounting height, angle of incidence, beam spread, and lux level—tailored to your inputs.

Q: Can it protect light-sensitive art?
Yes. It flags risk zones and recommends dimmers or timers for works like photography and watercolor.

Q: Do I need special lighting fixtures?
Not necessarily—this tool helps you optimize with what you have or guides your fixture purchase decisions.