LED Low Bay Lights: When a High Bay Is Too Much

A high bay is not the only choice. In a back room, garage, workshop or stairwell with a lower ceiling, a high bay can put more light on the floor than the space needs, and a lower output strip labeled for low bay use fits better. This guide shows how manufacturers label low bay models, the lumen bands on one spec sheet, and the low bay fixtures we list.

What low bay means on a spec sheet

Low bay is an application label, not a fixture shape. Manufacturers put it on the spec sheet next to the model, and the sheets we checked pair it with spaces like storage rooms, garages, workshops and stairwells rather than a ceiling height. The EDIPAI G4 linear strip sheet is a clear example: its order table tags each model as Linear Ambient, Low bay, Lowbay/HighBay or High Bay. The JEE ST05 sheet calls its 4 ft strip a low bay model in its title.

For which fixture suits which ceiling height, our commercial LED shop lights guide has a ceiling height table. For the step up to high bays, see UFO vs linear LED high bays and our guide to counting high bays for a warehouse.

Lumen bands from the EDIPAI G4 sheet

The G4 order table lists lumens at maximum power and 5000K for each model. Grouped by its label, the bands look like this:

Sheet label	Lumens at max power, 5000K	Example models
Linear Ambient	2040 to 3900 lm	2 ft 10W, 4 ft 18W, 8 ft 20W
Low bay	5000 to 7500 lm	2 ft 30W, 4 ft 40W, 4 ft 50W, 8 ft 50W
Lowbay/HighBay	10000 lm	4 ft 60W, 8 ft 60W
High Bay	10500 to 22500 lm	4 ft 70W, 8 ft 80W, 8 ft 150W

These bands are this one product line's labels. Other manufacturers draw the line in their own places, so read the sheet for the model you are pricing. Our how to read an LED spec sheet guide covers the rest of the page.

How to choose between low bay and high bay

• Start with the target: set the foot candles for the task from foot candle requirements by space type.
• Check the ceiling: use the ceiling height table in the shop lights guide to see whether strips or high bays fit.
• Size the output: if a low bay model reaches the target with the spacing you want, it is the simpler choice. If you need a high bay row to reach the floor, step up.
• Use the wattage settings: selectable wattage lets one model cover a range of output. Set it on site to match the room.

Low bay fixtures we list

Fixture	Key facts	Price
JEE ST05 4 ft strip	30, 40, 50, 60 or 68W selectable; 3500K, 4000K or 5000K selectable; 0 to 10V dimming (sheet)	$28.50
TCP 2x2 LED panel, DLC low bay rated	18, 22, 26 or 32W selectable; 3500K, 4100K or 5000K selectable; 0 to 10V dimming; fits 1 in and 9/16 in T-bar grid (sheet)	$29.25
TCP 2x2 low bay panel with microwave sensor	Same panel with a microwave sensor	$42.50
TCP 2x2 low bay panel with network lighting sensor	Same panel with a network lighting sensor	$49.00
TCP 2x4 LED panel, DLC low bay rated	18, 22, 26 or 36W selectable; 3500K, 4100K or 5000K selectable; 0 to 10V dimming; fits 1 in and 9/16 in T-bar grid (sheet)	$42.25
TCP 2x4 low bay panel with microwave sensor	Same panel with a microwave sensor	$55.50
TCP 2x4 low bay panel with network lighting sensor	Same panel with a network lighting sensor	$62.00

The JEE ST05 is a surface or hung strip. The TCP DT panels drop into a 2x2 or 2x4 grid ceiling, which suits offices, back rooms and storage areas with a lay in ceiling.

Check each product page and spec sheet for that fixture's UL, ETL and DLC listings. Browse more in strip lights, LED stairwell lights and high bays.

Location and mounting

Scope these to the model. The JEE ST05 sheet lists dry and damp locations, with surface mounting standard and a hanging kit sold separately. The TCP DT panel product pages list a damp location rating. For a space that gets wet, see our wet, damp and IP ratings guide.

Related guide

Low bay strips in storage rooms and stairwells can pair with occupancy sensors. See PIR, microwave and dual tech occupancy sensors.

Common questions

What is an LED low bay light?

It is a fixture the manufacturer labels low bay on its spec sheet. On the EDIPAI G4 sheet, the low bay strip models run from 5000 to 7500 lm at maximum power and 5000K.

How is a low bay different from a high bay?

Output and the label on the spec sheet. On the EDIPAI G4 order table, models labeled High Bay start at 10500 lm, and the 60W models carry both labels.

What ceiling height suits a low bay strip?

Check the ceiling height table in our commercial LED shop lights guide, then confirm the foot candle target for the task.

Can I change the wattage on site?

On the models we list, yes. The JEE ST05 lists five wattage settings on its spec sheet, and the TCP DT low bay panels list four on their product pages.

Can a low bay strip go in a damp room?

Check the model. The JEE ST05 sheet lists dry and damp locations.

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