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Lighting Levels by Task

Task Lighting Levels

By Chris Adams, About.com

The following is a list of minimum lighting levels by task:

Lighting Levels by Task

Casual Reading 300 lux
Writing 500 lux
Studying 1000 lux
Food Preparation 750 lux
Cooking 300 lux
Dining 200 lux
TV Viewing 150 lux
Laundry 200 lux
Detailed Work 1000 lux

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