Calculate the optimal spacing between path lights for any walkway, garden path, or driveway. Enter path dimensions, fixture output, and placement pattern to get recommended spacing, fixture count, illuminance check, and a visual plan of the complete layout.
Measurement units
Metric
Metres, lux
Imperial
Feet, foot-candles
Path dimensions
Fixture specification — quick presets
Low-voltage stake
100lm, 4W, 120deg, 0.3m
Garden bollard
250lm, 6W, 90deg, 0.45m
LED path light
400lm, 8W, 60deg, 0.5m
Landscape spike
600lm, 10W, 45deg, 0.6m
Tall bollard
1000lm, 15W, 36deg, 0.9m
Custom
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Height of fixture head above ground
Lighting target
Please enter path length and fixture lumens.
Recommended fixture spacing
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Total fixtures
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Total load
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Path illuminance
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VA transformer
Illuminance on target
Path layout plan — top view
Spacing options at different overlap factors
OverlapSpacingFixturesAvg lux
Path lighting installation tips
Path dimensions
Fixture specification
Beam coverage at height
Recommended spacing
Total fixtures / load
Transformer required
Average path illuminance
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