I’ve always enjoyed tinkering with LED strip lights, but I quickly realized that setting them up properly wasn’t as straightforward as I’d hoped. Between figuring out power requirements, choosing the right cables, and making sure everything was wired correctly, I found myself spending way too much time doing calculations. That’s when I decided to build the Lightstrip Calculator – not as a business venture, but as a fun project to help others who might be struggling with the same challenges.

LED strip lights are fantastic for all kinds of applications, from cozy ambient lighting to powerful task lighting. But the process of getting everything to work properly can be frustrating. I wanted a simple, intuitive tool that could help anyone—whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced DIYer—set up their LED lighting without endless trial and error.

So, I created LightStrip Calculator to take care of the calculations for you. It’s completely free and exists simply because I enjoy making things that are useful. I’ve had a great time putting it together, and I hope it saves people time and frustration.

I built this tool to make the setup process as easy as possible. Here’s how it can help:

• Choose the Right Setup – Select whether you need ambient lighting, utility lighting, or primary lighting, and get tailored recommendations.

• Calculate Power Needs – Figure out exactly how much power your LED strips require so you don’t run into dimming issues.

• Determine Injection Points – Ensure even brightness by figuring out where additional power injections are needed.

• Find the Right Cable Sizes – Get recommendations for cable diameters to prevent voltage drops and overheating.

• Get Light Strip Recommendations – Based on your input, the tool suggests the most suitable LED strips for your project.

• Pick the Right Controller – Find a controller that matches your needs, whether it’s for simple on/off control or something more advanced like WLED.

• Generate a Bill of Materials – Get a complete list of components, including power supplies, wires, and diffusers, with helpful vendor links.

Using LightStrip Calculator is straightforward:

1. Select Your Purpose – Decide if your project is for ambient, utility, or primary lighting.

2. Enter Your Lightstrip Length – Input the total length you plan to install.

3. Click Calculate – The tool will instantly give you recommendations, covering everything from power requirements to wiring details.

4. Review the Bill of Materials – Expand the accordion sections to see all the necessary parts and setup instructions.

• Homeowners adding stylish lighting to their spaces.

• DIYers who love custom LED setups but hate the technical math.

• Professionals looking for a quick and reliable way to configure LED projects.

• Business owners setting up LED lighting in commercial environments.

This is a passion project, and I plan to keep improving it! I’d love to add features like automatic wiring diagrams and support for more LED strip types. If you give it a try and have any feedback, I’d love to hear from you.

Check out the Lightstrip Calculator and see if it helps make your next LED project a little easier. If you have any thoughts, suggestions, or just want to chat about LED lighting, feel free to reach out!