Calculating the BTU Heat Load of a Fixture

BTU Heat load for Creamsource Fixtures

When determining the heat load of any Creamsource fixture, it is important to remember that all of the power consumed by the fixture in a closed space will be converted into heat. Therefore, it is essential to have appropriate cooling systems in place.

For any lighting fixture, the standard formula for calculating BTU/hr (British Thermal Units per hour) is Watts multiplied by 3.412.

Using this formula, you can calculate the total heat output of a fixture. For example, a Vortex4 fixture has a power rating of 325W. At maximum power (100%), it would generate 1109 BTU/hr of heat.