Working out how many hexagon lights you need comes down to two things: the size of your space and how bright you want it. This guide gives you a simple, practical way to size a hexagon lights system for a garage, gym or workshop, using real Australian room sizes.
The quick answer
HEXA systems are sized to match standard Australian spaces, so you can start from your room type:
- Single garage (around 2.7m x 5.4m): a single garage hexagon kit.
- Double garage (around 4.9m x 5.6m): a double garage hexagon kit.
- Triple garages, workshops and gyms: a larger kit, or add panels and clusters to extend coverage.
Because the panels are modular, you are never locked in. You can add more hexagons to any system to light a bigger or brighter space.
How hexagon lighting sizing works
Traditional garages often rely on one or two batten lights, which throw hard shadows and leave corners dark. A hexagon system spreads light across the ceiling, so it lands evenly across the whole floor. That means sizing is less about raw wattage and more about covering the ceiling area properly. Two factors decide how many panels you need:
- Floor area: the bigger the space, the more panels you need to keep the light even.
- How bright you want it: a detailing bay or home gym usually wants more light than a basic storage garage.
Sizing a garage
Garages are the most common use, so HEXA kits are built around standard sizes. For a single garage, a single garage kit covers the space comfortably. For a two-car garage, a double garage kit is designed to cover roughly 4.9m x 5.6m with even light from wall to wall. If your garage is longer, higher or used as a workshop, step up to a larger kit or add panels. See the full range on the garage lighting page.
Sizing a home gym
Home gyms usually want brighter, even light so you can see your form clearly and keep energy up. If your gym shares a garage, size it like a garage but lean towards more panels for extra brightness. For a dedicated gym room, match the panel count to the floor area and add a cluster or extra hexagons over the main training zone. Browse options on the gym lighting page.
Home gym lux targets by training zone
A gym is a task space, not a storage room, so it wants more light than a plain garage and it wants that light spread evenly across the floor. The table below sets sensible targets for each type of training, at the brighter end of the AS/NZS 1680 activity bands. One lux is one lumen falling on one square metre, so the brighter the task, the more total output you need across the ceiling.
| Training zone | Target light level (lux) | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cardio and warm up | 200 to 300 lux | Steady, comfortable light for the treadmill, bike or rower |
| General strength training | 300 to 500 lux | Clear view of dumbbells, benches and machines |
| Free weights, rack and lifting platform | 500 to 750 lux | See the bar path and your form clearly under load |
| Mirror wall, posing or filming lifts | 750 to 1000 lux | Bright, shadow-free light for mirrors and phone or camera |
Ceiling height, mirrors and colour
Most home gyms sit under a 2.4m to 3m ceiling, where panels mounted flush to the ceiling throw light right across the floor. If your ceiling is higher than about 3 metres, the light spreads further before it lands, so add panels or step up a kit size to hold the same brightness at floor level. A mirror wall is worth planning for on its own, because you want the light in front of the mirror rather than behind you, so a cluster or an extra row of panels over the training zone stops your body casting a shadow onto the glass. For colour, a cool daylight white between 5000K and 6500K keeps the room feeling sharp and alert and reads cleanly when you film a set.
A worked home gym example
Take a single-car garage gym of 4m x 5m, which is 20 square metres, used mainly for free weights and a squat rack. Free weights call for around 500 lux, so the starting figure is 20 square metres multiplied by 500 lux, which is 10,000 lumens delivered to the floor. Garage walls are usually dark or bare, so they reflect far less light than a painted room, and you allow extra for that. Sizing up by roughly a half lands you near 15,000 to 18,000 lumens of installed output. In practice that means a hexagon grid spread across the ceiling, with a few extra panels concentrated over the rack and platform where you need the most light, and a cluster in front of any mirror wall.
Working out a different room? Our full hexagon lights sizing calculator has the room-by-room method and a size-to-coverage table for garages, workshops and living spaces.
Sizing a shed or workshop
Sheds and workshops often have higher ceilings and need bright, shadow-free light over benches and work areas. Size to the floor area, then add panels above any spot where you do detailed work. The shed and workshop lighting range is built for these spaces.
What if my space is an odd shape?
This is where hexagon lighting shines. Because every panel clicks onto the next, you can shape the layout to suit an L-shaped garage, a narrow gym or a workshop with a mezzanine. If you are not sure how to lay it out, request a custom hexagon lighting quote and we will map a design to your space.
The easy way to get it right
Every HEXA system plugs straight into a standard 240V power point, so there is no electrician and no rewiring. If you want more light later, you simply add panels. Start with the kit that matches your room, and scale from there. You can see every system on the full product range.
Frequently asked questions
How many hexagon lights do I need for a double garage?
A double garage (around 4.9m x 5.6m) is covered by a double garage hexagon kit, designed to light the whole space evenly. For a larger or brighter garage you can add panels.
Can I add more hexagon lights later?
Yes. The panels are modular and click together, so you can extend any system at any time to cover a bigger area or increase brightness.
Do I need an electrician to install them?
No. HEXA hexagon lights plug into a standard 240V power point and install without a licensed electrician.
How bright are hexagon lights?
Hexagon systems spread bright, even LED light across the ceiling, removing the dark corners and shadows you get from a single batten. For brighter spaces, add more panels.
