Poultry lighting schedule and lux calculator.
Calculate installed lighting load and daily kWh from selected lux, photoperiod, floor area and lighting density.
Poultry lighting schedule and lux inputs
Lux must be measured at bird level and lighting programs vary by species, age, system and welfare standard. This calculator reports the chosen program; it does not prescribe one.
Method: Installed watts equal floor area multiplied by selected watts per square foot. Daily lighting kWh equals watts multiplied by photoperiod hours divided by 1,000.
Inputs used: Bird count = 1,000; Selected light intensity = 20 lux; Photoperiod = 16 hours/day; Installed lighting load = 0.15 W/sq ft; Usable floor area = 1,000 sq ft
Assumptions: The result uses the values, units and options shown in the input snapshot.
Scope and warnings: Lux must be measured at bird level and lighting programs vary by species, age, system and welfare standard. This calculator reports the chosen program; it does not prescribe one. Rounding and excluded real-world terms can make an external result differ.
How this poultry lighting schedule and lux calculator works
Installed watts equal floor area multiplied by selected watts per square foot. Daily lighting kWh equals watts multiplied by photoperiod hours divided by 1,000.
A worked example
1,000 sq ft at 0.15 W/sq ft for 16 hours uses 2.4 kWh/day.
Does this prescribe a lighting program?
No. It reports your selected intensity and duration. Species, age, system and welfare rules determine an appropriate program.
Calculations run on your device. Review your results before exporting or sharing them.
Measure light at bird level
Lux at the fixture can differ from the intensity birds receive. Use a light meter at the relevant height and enter the photoperiod that matches your farm program.
Lighting schedules affect welfare and production. Follow system-, age- and species-specific guidance rather than treating this energy calculation as a lighting prescription.
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