Converting Lux to PPFD & Measuring Lux with Smartphone

Converting Lux to PPFD & Measuring Lux with Smartphone

Spectrometer and Quantum Sensor can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars and not every grower can afford them. A Lux meter app on phone can be used to ensure even light spread across canopy and give estimate of Lux. Use a calibrated Lux meter for better accuracy. Just divide the Lux value you are getting with the Lumens/PPF ratio to get the PPFD value. Use calculator at the end of this page.

This guide gives an estimate for converting Lux to PPFD. Data used in this calculations is from independent lab reports or spectrometer. The converted PPFD data will be accurate if the entered Lux data is accurate.

 

LIGHT INTENSITY REQUIREMENTS

Seedlings, Clones Under 100 PPFD
Veg, Greens 150 PPFD - 400 PPFD
Extended Veg with healthy plants 350 PPFD to 500 PPFD
Flowering, Fruits 400 PPFD to 800 PPFD
Flowering with Supplement CO2 600 PPFD to 1100 PPFD

 Chart is for reference only. Plant response may vary due to plant types and environmental conditions.

 

Calculator For QB 648 Diablo Spectrum

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Calculator For QB 648 Diablo X Spectrum

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Calculator For HLG Tomahawk Spectrum

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Calculator For Rspec FR Spectrum

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Calculator For QB 288 V2 Rspec

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Calculator For QB 288 V2 3000K

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Calculator For QB 288 V2 4000K

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Calculator For QB 96 Elite V2

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