Lighting heat in the space calculator

Light absorbed within the space eventually becomes heat there.

Units

q_{\text{lighting}} = 3412 \times \text{Lighting}_{\text{kW}}

Calculator

Enter the values you know and leave one box empty. Calculate finds the empty one, the result or any input.

Given

q_{\text{lighting}} = 3412 \times 100 = 341{,}200

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$q_{\text{lighting}}$	space lighting heat rate	Btu/h
$\text{Lighting}_{\text{kW}}$	lighting input remaining within the space	kW

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$q_{\text{lighting}}$	space lighting heat rate	kW
$\text{Lighting}_{\text{kW}}$	lighting input remaining within the space	kW

Results are estimates for study and screening. Check the inputs, units and assumptions before you use them for design, billing or contract decisions.