About DLI Calculator
Daily Light Integral (DLI) is the total amount of light photons a plant receives in a day. It's like a rain gauge for light.
Formula
PPFD (µmol/m²/s) × Hours × 0.0036 = DLI (mol/m²/day)
Targets
- Microgreens/Lettuce: 12-17 DLI.
- Tomatoes/Peppers: 20-30 DLI.
- Cannabis (Flower): 30-45+ DLI.
How to Use
Enter the PPFD reading from your light meter and the Hours the light is ON.