{"id":1885,"date":"2022-09-27T03:55:13","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T03:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ledask.com\/?p=1885"},"modified":"2022-10-08T12:57:31","modified_gmt":"2022-10-08T12:57:31","slug":"how-to-measure-recessed-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ledask.com\/how-to-measure-recessed-lighting\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Measure Recessed Lighting: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Recessed light fixtures provide light while maintaining a sleek design as they are hidden inside the ceiling. However, irrespective of your pot lights lighting layout, you must install the right size for good quality of light. No wonder, during lighting placement<\/a>, the fundamental worry for many is how to choose the right lighting kit size. Let’s get down to the basics of how to measure recessed lighting. <\/p>\n\n\n A 4-inch recessed light<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a wide range of recessed light bulbs, but we use the same technique to measure the size of any lighting. There are many kinds of residential recessed light sizes that include the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n You shouldn’t measure the recessed light size of a fixed light while including the recessed lighting trim area. Such a measurement will be inaccurate. Also, you shouldn’t measure the cut-out opening’s diameter in the drywall. You’ll obtain a larger size than the actual dimension of the inside area of the light housing. <\/p>\n\n\n A Recessed Light with a rim<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Notably, most retrofit recessed lighting fixtures<\/a> are 5\/6 in dimension. It means that you can adjust the size of the module to either five inches or six inches of the housing. <\/p>\n\n\nHow To Measure What Size Recessed Light You Have<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
Wrong Way to Measure the Recessed Light Size<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
How to Measure Your Recessed Light Size<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
Measuring the Size of Canned vs. Canless Lights <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n