Daily Light Integral (DLI
Daily Light Integral (DLI) measures the total amount of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) delivered to a plant over a 24-hour period.
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PPFD = 500 μmol/m²/s under 18 hours photoperiod: DLI = / 1,000,000 = 32,400,000 / 1,000,000 = 32.40 mol/m²/day.
📖 About Daily Light Integral (DLI
Daily Light Integral (DLI) measures the total amount of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) delivered to a plant over a 24-hour period. DLI is expressed in moles of light per square meter per day.
To use the Daily Light Integral (DLI) & PPFD Grow Light Calculator, enter your Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (PPFD), Grow Light Photoperiod Duration, Target Crop Category. The calculator instantly computes Daily Light Integral (DLI), Total Daily Photons Received and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (PPFD) (e.g. 500 in μmol/m²/s), Grow Light Photoperiod Duration (e.g. 18 in hours/day), and Target Crop Category — choose from Low Light Crops (Lettuce / Microgreens -- Target 12-16 DLI), Medium Light Crops (Strawberries / Peppers -- Target 20-25 DLI), High Light Crops (Tomatoes / Cannabis -- Target 35-45 DLI). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Daily Light Integral DLI (mol/m²/day) = PPFD (μmol/m²/s) × Photoperiod Hours × 3,600 ÷ 1,000,000
Total Daily Photons = PPFD × Photoperiod Hours × 3,600
Worked Example
PPFD = 500 μmol/m²/s under 18 hours photoperiod:
DLI = / 1,000,000 = 32,400,000 / 1,000,000 = 32.40 mol/m²/day.
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