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How many poles, how far apart?
Enter the area type and dimensions to see the pole height, spacing, quantity and target lighting class instantly. Add the recommended products to your quote list with quantities.
Result Preliminary estimate
- Pole height
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- Pole spacing
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- Layout
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- Target lighting level (EN 13201)
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This is a preliminary estimate. The exact pole spacing is determined by the wattage and light distribution of the chosen luminaire, through a photometric calculation. Send us your dimensions and we will finalise it together.
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Method How is it calculated?
How is pole spacing calculated?
Spacing is taken as a set multiple of the pole height; the multiple depends on how the area is used and the required lighting level. The calculator uses the practical values below.
| Area type | Pole height | Spacing / height ratio | Example spacing | EN 13201 class | Target lighting level |
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| Parks and walkways | 3.5–5 m | 4.5 × height | approx. 18 m for a 4 m pole | P3–P4 | 5–7.5 lx average |
| Residential complex roads and car park lanes | 5–7 m | 4 × height | approx. 24 m for a 6 m pole | P2–P3 | 7.5–10 lx average |
| Streets and boulevards | 8–10 m | 3.5 × height | approx. 32 m for a 9 m pole | M4–M5 | 0.5–0.75 cd/m² road luminance |
| Squares, city parks and car parks | 6 m | 4 × height | approx. 24 m for a 6 m pole | P1–P2 | 10–15 lx average |
Layout rule
If the road width does not exceed the pole height, a single-sided layout is sufficient. If the width is up to 1.5 times the pole height, a staggered (zigzag) layout is used, and on wider roads an opposite layout. On roads with a central reservation, double-arm poles are installed on the central reservation.
Solar projects
Because solar luminaires usually operate at a lower luminous flux, the spacing is reduced by about 15%. In return, cable ducts, excavation and electricity bills are eliminated; the calculator also shows the length of cable duct saved.