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Grow Light Distance Calculator

Calculate light intensity at the canopy from a grow light's rated PPFD or lux, using the inverse-square law and plant growth-stage recommendations.

PPFD at canopy
DistancePPFD (µmol/m²/s)Approx lux
How the math works

Light intensity falls off with the inverse square of distance: I₂ = I₁ × (d₁ / d₂)². Doubling distance cuts intensity to a quarter.

PPFD → lux: for white LEDs roughly 1 PPFD ≈ 54 lux. For HPS ≈ 82 lux. Plants care about PPFD (photosynthetically active 400–700 nm), not lux — but lux meters are cheaper.

Also known as

grow light distance calculatorppfd calculatorinverse square light

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