Pool Lumen Calculator

Pool Lumen Calculator — GQLamp

Size the total lumens, fixture count, and system wattage for a commercial pool using IES illuminance classes. Based on GQLamp 35W PAR56 LED reference at 140 lm/W.

Pool length (m)

Waterline length

Pool width (m)

Waterline width

Target IES illuminance class

Ref: IES RP-6 Recommended Practice for Aquatic Facilities

Reference fixture wattage (W)

Lumen maintenance margin (%)

Add 10–15% for L70 depreciation

Your Pool Lighting Spec

Pool surface area—

Target illuminance—

Total lumens required—

GQLamp fixtures needed—

Total system wattage—

Estimated lumens/watt—

📐 This is a first-pass sizing estimate. A full photometric simulation in AGi32 or DIALux accounts for deck geometry, beach-entry shelves, diving areas, and glare control. GQLamp account engineers return a full photometric plan within 5 working days.

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Sources: IES RP-6 (Illuminating Engineering Society); Washington ISPSC 2021 §321.2.2; GQLamp LED efficacy data (premium tier). Fixture lumen output is nominal at 6500K. RGB color-mixed lumen output is typically 60–75% of equivalent white-LED output at the same wattage; adjust accordingly for color-changing installations.