Learning how to read a photometric chart without the stress

If you're staring at a lighting spec sheet and feeling a bit lost, learning how to read a photometric chart is a lot easier than it looks at first glance. Most of us see those weird circular diagrams and rows of numbers and immediately want to close the tab, but those charts are actually the secret sauce to making sure a room doesn't end up looking like a cavern or a hospital operating room. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to tell exactly where a light is going to go before you even flip a switch. ...

March 3, 2026 · 7 min · Aliz Michele