Path & Step Light Spacing Calculator

Enter lumens, walkway width, mounting height, and target brightness. We’ll recommend center-to-center spacing and estimated fixtures for your run.

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Get Spacing & Fixture Count

Tip: Comfortable paths are ~0.5–1.0 fc. Steps may need closer spacing.
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Model notes: spacing uses an average illuminance estimate: E ≈ (effective lumens) / (width × spacing). Effective lumens depend on optics, height, and shielding.

Planning your layout? Try our Transformer Calculator and Landscape Wire Gauge Calculator to size your power and wire for long runs with minimal voltage drop.