Input Parameters

meters
meters
0.1-1.0
0.1-1.0
Formula: Al = (E × w × d) / (cu × mf)
Where: E = Required Lux, w = Road width, d = Pole distance,
cu = Coefficient of utilization, mf = Maintenance factor

Calculation Results

Required Illumination (E)
6.46 lux
Average Lumens Needed (Al)
8,663 lumens
Recommended Lamp
250W SUITABLE
Actual Illumination
8.57 lux
Comparison
+32.7% ADEQUATE

Notes

• Recommended illumination levels vary based on traffic density and road classification

• Standard lamp lumen values: 125W = 5,400 lm, 250W = 11,500 lm, 400W = 20,500 lm

• Voltage drop should not exceed 5% for 230V systems (15% maximum in extreme cases)

Pole Spacing Parameters

lumens
lux
meters
meters
0.1-1.0
0.1-1.0
0.1-1.0
Formula: S = (LL × CU × LLD × LDD) / (E × W)
Where: S = Luminaries Spacing, LL = Lamp Lumens,
CU = Coefficient of Utilization, LLD = Lumen Depreciation Factor,
LDD = Luminaries Dirt Depreciation Factor, E = Lux Level, W = Road Width

Spacing Results

Calculated Spacing
23.0 meters
Spacing in Feet
75.5 feet
Optimal Spacing
20-25 meters OPTIMAL
Number of Poles per km
43 poles/km

Illumination Time Parameters

factor
hours
lux
Formula: T = (k × t × 1000) / E
Where: T = Allowed Illumination Time, k = Extension Factor,
t = Permissible time at 1000 lux, E = Luminance Level

Illumination Time Results

Allowed Illumination Time
1,400 hours
In Days
58.3 days
Lamp Lifespan Comparison
+200% GOOD

Uniformity Ratio Parameters

Use the 9-point measurement method as described in the standard.

lux
lux
lux
lux
lux
lux
lux
lux
lux
Formula: UR = Eav / Emin
Where: UR = Uniformity Ratio, Eav = Average maintained horizontal luminance,
Emin = Minimum illumination on pavement

Average Lux = [(P1+P3+P7+P9)/16] + [(P2+P6+P8+P4)/8] + [P5/4]

Uniformity Results

Average Illumination (Eav)
7.37 lux
Minimum Illumination (Emin)
6.5 lux
Uniformity Ratio (UR)
1.13 GOOD
Standard Compliance
≤ 3.0 COMPLIES

9-Point Measurement Diagram

Measurement points layout between two street light poles

Pole 1                                Pole 2
│                                      │
├─ P1 ─── P2 ─── P3 ──┼─ P4 ─── P5 ─── P6 ─┤
│                                      │
├─ P7 ─── P8 ─── P9 ──┴─ Road ────────────┤
│                                      │

Energy Saving Parameters

hours/day
days/year
$/kWh
units
hours
$/unit
Formula: Running Cost = (Electricity Cost × Wattage × Hours) / 1000
Annual Savings = (Current Wattage - Proposed Wattage) × Hours × Days × Cost × Units / 1000

Energy Saving Results

Annual Energy Consumption
109,500 kWh
Annual Energy Cost
16,425 $
Proposed Annual Cost
6,570 $
Annual Savings
9,855 $ SAVING
ROI Period
0.5 years