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Light Sum PPFD Calculator












Calculation Formula

The formula to calculate the Light Sum (\(µmol m^{-2}\)) from Light Intensity (\(µmol m^{-2} s^{-1}\)) and Duration (hours) is:

\[ Light\ Sum = Light\ Intensity \times Duration \times 3600 \]

Where:

  • \(Light\ Sum\) is the total amount of light received.
  • \(Light\ Intensity\) is the intensity of light in µmol m⁻² s⁻¹.
  • \(Duration\) is the duration in hours.
  • 3600 is the conversion factor from hours to seconds.