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