Inverse-Square Light Ratio
A point-like source spreads light over an area that grows with distance squared.
Inverse-Square Light Ratio
Lighting · 2 inputs
How to use this calculator
- Enter initial distance in m.
- Enter new distance in m.
- Select Calculate and keep the output unit with the answer.
Before you use the answer
Keep capture settings, physical dimensions and delivery requirements in separate columns of the job notes. A mathematically equivalent setting may change motion blur, depth of field or noise. Check an actual frame before committing an entire session to a numerical estimate.
Large nearby sources, reflectors and room bounce depart from the ideal point-source model.
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Why might a result be approximate?
Measurement uncertainty, ideal-model assumptions and floating-point rounding can all matter. Displaying more digits does not improve the original measurement.
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