Luminous Flux Formula

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Luminous flux is a measure of the total amount of light emitted by a light source in all directions. It quantifies the overall brightness or output of the source. Check FAQs
F=AIvL2
F - Luminous Flux?A - Area of Illumination?Iv - Luminous Intensity?L - Length of Illumination?

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42.9524Edit=41Edit4.62Edit2.1Edit2
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Luminous Flux Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
F=AIvL2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
F=414.62cd2.1m2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
F=414.622.12
Next Step Evaluate
F=42.952380952381lm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
F=42.9524lm

Luminous Flux Formula Elements

Variables
Luminous Flux
Luminous flux is a measure of the total amount of light emitted by a light source in all directions. It quantifies the overall brightness or output of the source.
Symbol: F
Measurement: Luminous FluxUnit: lm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Area of Illumination
Area of illumination refers to the size or extent of the space covered by light from a source, determining the reach and coverage of light in that area.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Luminous Intensity
Luminous intensity is a measure of the amount of light emitted by a light source in a specific direction. It quantifies the brightness or concentration of light in that direction.
Symbol: Iv
Measurement: Luminous IntensityUnit: cd
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Length of Illumination
Length of illumination refers to the duration or period of time that a lighting system or light source remains turned on and provides illumination before being switched off or replaced.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Illumination Parameters category

​Go Solid Angle
ω=Ar2
​Go Reduction Factor
RF=M.S.C.P.M.H.C.P.
​Go Number of Lamps Required for Illumination
NLamp=EvAFUFMF
​Go Mean Spherical Candle Power
M.S.C.P.=F4π

How to Evaluate Luminous Flux?

Luminous Flux evaluator uses Luminous Flux = (Area of Illumination*Luminous Intensity)/(Length of Illumination^2) to evaluate the Luminous Flux, The Luminous Flux is defined as the total quantity of the light energy emitted per second from a body. Luminous Flux is denoted by F symbol.

How to evaluate Luminous Flux using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Luminous Flux, enter Area of Illumination (A), Luminous Intensity (Iv) & Length of Illumination (L) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Luminous Flux

What is the formula to find Luminous Flux?
The formula of Luminous Flux is expressed as Luminous Flux = (Area of Illumination*Luminous Intensity)/(Length of Illumination^2). Here is an example- 353.288 = (41*4.62)/(2.1^2).
How to calculate Luminous Flux?
With Area of Illumination (A), Luminous Intensity (Iv) & Length of Illumination (L) we can find Luminous Flux using the formula - Luminous Flux = (Area of Illumination*Luminous Intensity)/(Length of Illumination^2).
Can the Luminous Flux be negative?
Yes, the Luminous Flux, measured in Luminous Flux can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Luminous Flux?
Luminous Flux is usually measured using the Lumen[lm] for Luminous Flux. Candela Steradian[lm], Lux Square Meter[lm] are the few other units in which Luminous Flux can be measured.
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