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Downlight Spacing Calculator

Calculate optimal downlight placement for even illumination

Room & Light Specifications

Standard SA ceiling height is 2.7m

60° beam angle is most common for general lighting

Spacing Guidelines

General Lighting 1.2m - 1.8m spacing
Task Lighting 1.0m - 1.2m spacing
High Ceilings (3m+) 1.8m - 2.5m spacing
Accent Lighting 2.0m+ spacing

Beam Angle Selection

24° - Narrow Spot
Accent lighting, artwork, feature walls
60° - Wide Flood
Most common for general room lighting
120° - Very Wide
Low ceilings, wall washing

🏠 Room Recommendations

Living Room
60° beam, 1.5-2m spacing, dimmable LEDs
Kitchen
60° beam, 1.2-1.5m spacing, bright white LEDs
Bedroom
60° beam, 1.8-2m spacing, warm white LEDs
Bathroom
60° beam, 1m spacing, IP65 rated LEDs