Artifact Lighting Calculator
Calculate safe lux levels and annual light exposure limits for museum artifacts by material sensitivity class.
Inputs
Results
Recommended max lux
50
Safe operating lux50
Annual exposure at proposed lux (lux-hr)120,000
Max annual dose (lux-hr)150,000
Max hours/day at proposed lux10
Est. years to noticeable fading1.3
Over-exposed?0
Over-exposure %0%
UV within limits?1
UV damage multiplier1
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Material sensitivity, Proposed illuminance (lux), and Display hours per day.
- Set Open days per year and UV level (µW/lm).
- Review the Recommended max lux result.
- Use Safe operating lux and Annual exposure at proposed lux (lux-hr) to inform your decision.
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