LED High Bay Lights for Warehouses, Factories & Commercial Buildings

REITA LED high bay lights are designed for warehouses, factories, workshops, logistics centers, distribution facilities, aircraft hangars, gymnasiums and other commercial or industrial buildings with high ceilings.

Our high bay lighting range includes compact UFO LED high bay lights, linear high bay fixtures and high-output industrial high bays. Available configurations cover multiple wattages, lumen packages, beam angles, input voltages, dimming systems and intelligent controls for both new construction and LED retrofit projects.

Choosing a high bay light should not start with wattage alone. Mounting height, required illuminance, fixture spacing, building geometry, rack layout, beam angle, voltage and operating environment all influence the final fixture selection.

If you have a high bay lighting project, send REITA the building dimensions, mounting height, voltage, target lux or foot-candles and existing fixture information. We can help select the appropriate fixture family and prepare a project-based lighting recommendation.

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LED High Bay Light Options from REITA

Different high-ceiling applications require different fixture designs. Open warehouse floors may use round UFO high bays, while narrow rack aisles and rectangular work areas may benefit from linear high bay lighting. Very tall industrial buildings may require higher-output fixtures with more controlled optical distribution.

High Bay Series Power Range Typical Features Typical Applications
HGB6 UFO High Bay 60W–500W 150 / 170 / 200 lm/W options, 60° / 90° / 120°, 0–10V, sensor and smart-control options Warehouses, factories, workshops, logistics centers and commercial buildings
HBG2 UFO High Bay 100W–300W Up to 150 lm/W, IP66, 60° / 90° optics Industrial facilities, warehouses, workshops and general high-bay applications
HBG3 Power-Selectable UFO High Bay 85W–200W Selectable wattage, 0–10V dimming, sensor-ready and emergency options Warehouses, commercial buildings and high-volume retrofit projects
HBG1 High-Power UFO High Bay 400W–600W High-output design, 60° / 90° / 110° optics, optional 277–480V Very high ceilings, heavy industrial halls and large indoor facilities
Linear High Bay Lights Project dependent Rectangular fixture geometry and controlled distribution Rack aisles, production lines and rectangular warehouse zones

What Is a High Bay LED Light?

A high bay light is a luminaire designed to illuminate indoor spaces from relatively high mounting positions. High bay fixtures are commonly installed in buildings where conventional ceiling lights cannot efficiently deliver sufficient illumination to the floor or working plane.

Typical high bay applications include:

  • Warehouses and distribution centers
  • Manufacturing plants
  • Production workshops
  • Logistics facilities
  • Aircraft hangars
  • Large maintenance halls
  • Supermarkets and wholesale facilities
  • Exhibition halls
  • Gymnasiums and indoor sports facilities
  • High-ceiling commercial buildings

Modern LED high bay lights combine high lumen output with controlled optical distribution and substantially lower electrical power than many older HID, metal halide and fluorescent high bay systems.

For industrial environments where operating temperature, dust, moisture, vibration or other site conditions are important, see our detailed industrial high bay lighting fixture selection guide.

UFO High Bay Lights vs Linear High Bay Lights

UFO and linear fixtures are the two main high bay formats used in modern warehouse and industrial lighting projects.

UFO LED High Bay Lights

UFO high bay lights use a compact circular housing and normally provide symmetrical light distribution. They are widely used for open industrial and commercial areas because they provide high lumen output from a relatively compact fixture.

Typical applications include:

  • Open warehouses
  • Bulk storage areas
  • Factories
  • Assembly workshops
  • Maintenance buildings
  • Commercial high-ceiling spaces
  • Gymnasiums

REITA offers multiple UFO high bay light series covering standard, power-selectable, intelligent-control and high-output applications.

Linear LED High Bay Lights

Linear high bays use an elongated housing and are often better suited to rectangular areas where light must follow aisles, production lines or storage racks.

Typical applications include:

  • High-rack warehouses
  • Narrow warehouse aisles
  • Picking and packing areas
  • Production lines
  • Conveyor systems
  • Long rectangular work areas

The correct decision should be based on room geometry and light distribution rather than fixture appearance alone.

For a more detailed comparison, read UFO vs Linear High Bay Lights for Warehouse Ceilings.

How to Choose LED High Bay Light Wattage

High bay wattage should be selected according to mounting height, fixture efficacy, beam angle, target illuminance, spacing and the physical layout of the building.

The following ranges can be used only as an initial project reference:

Approximate Mounting Height Typical LED High Bay Starting Range Typical Application
6–8 m / 20–26 ft 80W–120W Lower warehouse areas and workshops
8–10 m / 26–33 ft 100W–150W General warehouses and factories
10–12 m / 33–39 ft 150W–200W Medium-height industrial buildings
12–15 m / 39–49 ft 180W–240W Large warehouses and manufacturing halls
15–20 m / 49–66 ft 240W–400W High industrial halls and large facilities
Above 20 m / 66 ft Project-specific high-output solution Very high ceilings, hangars and heavy industrial halls

These wattage ranges are not a substitute for a lighting calculation. A 150W high bay producing 30,000 lumens can perform very differently from a 150W fixture producing 20,000–22,000 lumens. Beam angle and fixture spacing can also change the resulting lux level substantially.

For warehouse-specific fixture quantity and layout planning, use our warehouse LED lighting calculator guide.

100W, 150W, 200W and Higher-Power High Bay Lights

Commercial high bay LED lights are available in many power levels. Instead of treating each wattage as a completely separate product category, REITA selects wattage according to the required lumen output and project conditions.

100W LED High Bay Lights

100W high bay lights are commonly considered for lower mounting heights, smaller warehouses, workshops, commercial storage areas and energy-efficient replacements where the existing lighting requirement is moderate.

150W LED High Bay Lights

150W LED high bay lights are among the most common configurations for general warehouse and factory applications. Depending on fixture efficiency, they can provide approximately 22,000–30,000 lumens and are suitable for many medium-height installations.

200W LED High Bay Lights

200W LED high bay lights are typically selected when higher mounting heights, wider fixture spacing or greater illumination levels require additional lumen output.

The HGB6 Series, for example, includes 200W configurations with different luminous efficacy options and several beam angles for project selection.

240W–300W LED High Bay Lights

Higher-output high bays may be suitable for larger industrial halls, taller warehouses and retrofit projects where fixture positions cannot easily be changed.

400W–600W High-Power LED High Bays

Very high-output high bays are specialized fixtures rather than standard replacements for every warehouse. REITA’s HBG1 high-power UFO high bay series is designed for high-ceiling and heavy-duty industrial applications requiring substantially higher lumen output.

High-Efficiency LED High Bay Lighting

Luminous efficacy describes how many lumens a fixture produces for each watt of electrical input and is normally expressed as lumens per watt (lm/W).

Higher efficacy can reduce required electrical power, but efficacy should never be evaluated alone. A professional high bay lighting project should also consider:

  • Actual lumen output
  • Beam distribution
  • Driver reliability
  • LED operating temperature
  • Power factor
  • Surge protection
  • CRI and color temperature
  • IP and IK ratings
  • Dimming compatibility
  • Expected operating hours

REITA HGB6 configurations are available with 150 lm/W, 170 lm/W and 200 lm/W efficiency options, allowing distributors and project buyers to balance project cost, lumen output and energy-efficiency requirements.

Choose the Correct Beam Angle for High Bay Lighting

A high-output fixture with the wrong beam angle can still produce an inefficient lighting system.

Wide beam angles distribute light across a larger area and are generally suitable for lower or medium mounting heights and open spaces. Narrower distributions concentrate more light toward the working plane and may be useful when fixtures are installed higher above the floor.

Beam Angle Typical Use
60° Higher mounting positions or areas requiring more concentrated downward illumination
90° General warehouse, industrial and commercial high bay lighting
110°–120° Open areas, lower mounting positions and wider fixture coverage

The correct beam angle also depends on fixture spacing and room dimensions. Narrow beams installed too far apart can create bright spots and dark zones, while excessively wide beams at high mounting heights may reduce useful illuminance on the floor.

See our warehouse lighting layout, spacing and mounting height guide for a more detailed explanation.

High Bay Lighting Levels: Lux and Foot-Candles

Wattage and lumens describe the fixture. Lux and foot-candles describe how much light reaches the working surface.

This distinction is especially important in warehouses and factories because two buildings using the same high bay lights may require completely different fixture quantities.

Lighting requirements depend on:

  • Type of work performed
  • Storage configuration
  • Aisle width
  • Mounting height
  • Floor and wall reflectance
  • Required horizontal illumination
  • Required vertical illumination
  • Uniformity requirements

For practical warehouse illuminance recommendations and lux-to-foot-candle conversion, see our warehouse lighting levels guide.

Smart High Bay Lights with Motion Sensors and Dimming

High bay lights are often installed in facilities that operate for long hours, but many warehouse or storage zones are not continuously occupied. Intelligent lighting controls can reduce unnecessary operating hours while maintaining adequate illumination when workers enter the area.

Depending on the selected REITA series and configuration, control options may include:

  • 0–10V dimming
  • PIR motion sensors
  • Microwave motion sensors
  • Daylight sensors
  • Zhaga interfaces
  • Bluetooth control
  • Zigbee control
  • Tuya APP control
  • Sensor-ready sockets
  • Emergency backup options on selected models

The HGB6 UFO high bay series is particularly suitable for projects requiring sensor and smart-control flexibility.

Controls should be planned as part of the lighting system rather than added only after fixture installation. Sensor placement, detection zones, dimming levels and time delays should reflect the actual movement patterns inside the facility.

120–277V and 277–480V High Bay Lighting

Input voltage must be confirmed before selecting high bay fixtures.

Many commercial and industrial buildings in North America operate high bay lighting on 120–277V circuits, while larger industrial facilities may use 347V or 480V electrical systems.

Standard REITA high bay models are available with different voltage configurations depending on the series. For projects requiring high-voltage operation, the HBG1 Series can be configured for 277–480V applications.

Always provide the actual supply voltage and frequency when requesting a quotation. Voltage should not be assumed based only on the country or project type.

Commercial High Bay Lighting Applications

Warehouse High Bay Lights

Warehouses are one of the largest applications for LED high bay lights. Open storage areas often use UFO high bays, while high-rack aisles may require more controlled linear distributions.

For a complete warehouse fixture strategy, see Industrial Warehouse Lighting Fixtures: Layout, Mounting Height and Fixture Selection.

Factory High Bay Lighting

Factories require lighting that supports production, maintenance, inspection and safe movement. Fixture selection should consider mounting height, dust, moisture, ambient temperature and operating hours.

Read our industrial high bay lighting guide for factory-specific selection considerations.

Logistics and Distribution Centers

Distribution centers often include several different lighting zones, including open floors, tall rack aisles, sorting areas, packing stations and loading docks. One high bay fixture type may not be suitable for every zone.

Workshops and Maintenance Facilities

Workshops generally require comfortable, uniform illumination at the actual task plane. Lower mounting heights may allow wide-beam high bays, while inspection or detailed mechanical work can require higher illuminance levels.

Gym and Indoor Sports Facilities

LED high bays can be used in many school gyms and recreational sports halls, but sports lighting requires additional attention to glare, uniformity and upward viewing conditions.

See our dedicated high bay gym lighting guide before using a standard warehouse high bay in an indoor sports facility.

Aircraft Hangars and Large Indoor Halls

Large hangars and high industrial halls may require high-output fixtures, controlled optics and higher supply voltages. In these projects, photometric design is particularly important because large fixture spacing and high mounting positions amplify layout errors.

Replacing Metal Halide High Bay Lights with LED

Many warehouses and industrial buildings still operate 250W, 400W, 1000W or higher-power metal halide and HID high bay fixtures.

An LED retrofit should not use a simple one-to-one wattage rule.

Instead, compare:

  • Existing fixture wattage
  • Actual total system wattage including ballast losses
  • Existing fixture lumen depreciation
  • Required maintained illuminance
  • Current fixture spacing
  • Mounting height
  • New LED fixture lumen output
  • Beam distribution
  • Operating hours
  • Control requirements

A correctly designed LED high bay retrofit can substantially reduce connected load while improving usable illumination and reducing relamping requirements.

However, the final replacement ratio should be verified using the actual project layout instead of relying only on statements such as “150W LED replaces 400W metal halide.”

High Bay Lighting Layout and Photometric Design

Fixture selection is only one part of a high bay lighting project.

A professional layout should evaluate:

  • Building length and width
  • Mounting height
  • Fixture quantity
  • Fixture spacing
  • Beam angle
  • Target lux or foot-candles
  • Uniformity
  • Rack and machinery obstruction
  • Reflective surfaces
  • Emergency lighting requirements
  • Sensor and control zones

For simple preliminary calculations, review our warehouse LED lighting calculator.

For projects requiring accurate fixture positioning and verification, REITA recommends using photometric files and lighting simulation rather than selecting lights only from a wattage chart.

How to Select the Right High Bay LED Light

When comparing high bay lighting fixtures, use the following sequence.

1. Confirm the Mounting Height

Mounting height determines the starting range for power, lumen output and optical distribution.

2. Define the Required Lighting Level

Determine the target lux or foot-candles according to the actual work being performed.

3. Review Building Geometry

Identify open areas, rack aisles, machinery, production lines and other physical obstructions.

4. Choose UFO or Linear High Bay

Select the fixture geometry according to the area being illuminated, not simply according to price or appearance.

5. Select Lumens Before Wattage

Compare actual lumen output and efficacy instead of assuming that all fixtures with the same wattage perform equally.

6. Select the Beam Distribution

Match the optical distribution to mounting height, spacing and target area.

7. Confirm Input Voltage

Specify 120V, 208V, 240V, 277V, 347V, 480V or other actual project voltage before ordering.

8. Define Controls

Determine whether the project requires 0–10V dimming, motion sensing, daylight harvesting or another control system.

9. Check Environmental Conditions

Temperature, dust, moisture, washdown requirements and other environmental factors can affect fixture selection.

10. Verify the Layout

For larger projects, use photometric simulation to confirm fixture quantity, spacing, illuminance and uniformity before installation.

High Bay Lights for Standard and Harsh Industrial Environments

Standard LED high bay lights are designed for normal warehouse and industrial ambient temperatures. They should not automatically be used in extreme-temperature areas simply because the fixture has a high IP rating or heavy aluminum housing.

Applications near furnaces, ovens, steel production equipment, boilers or other heat sources may require dedicated high-temperature luminaires.

If ambient temperature is unusually high, review REITA’s industrial light fixture selection guide before specifying a standard high bay.

LED High Bay Light Manufacturer & Supplier for Industrial Projects

REITA is an LED high bay light manufacturer and supplier serving lighting distributors, industrial contractors, warehouse projects, factories and OEM customers. We provide configurable UFO, linear and high-output LED high bay lighting for new construction, retrofit and industrial lighting projects.

Depending on the selected series and project requirements, REITA can support OEM / ODM configurations, private-label packaging, multiple wattages, beam angles, voltage options, sensors, dimming controls, emergency backup options and IES photometric files.

Information to Send for a High Bay Lighting Quote

For a faster project recommendation, provide as much of the following information as possible:

  • Building length × width × height
  • Fixture mounting height
  • Existing fixture type and wattage
  • Existing fixture quantity
  • Required lux or foot-candles
  • Input voltage and frequency
  • Warehouse rack or production-line layout
  • Preferred UFO or linear fixture, if known
  • Dimming or sensor requirements
  • Required color temperature
  • Required certification
  • Project quantity
  • Installation drawings or site photographs

If the required lux level is not known, tell us how the building is used and provide the basic layout. REITA can help determine an appropriate starting point for fixture selection.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LED High Bay Lights

What are LED high bay lights used for?

LED high bay lights are used to illuminate high-ceiling indoor spaces such as warehouses, factories, workshops, logistics centers, hangars, gyms and commercial buildings.

What is the difference between a UFO high bay and a linear high bay?

UFO high bays normally use a compact round housing and symmetrical distribution, making them suitable for open areas. Linear high bays use an elongated housing and can be better suited to aisles, racks and rectangular work zones.

How high should LED high bay lights be installed?

High bay lights are commonly used from approximately 6 meters / 20 feet upward, although the correct fixture depends on the required lighting level and building design. Very high mounting positions may require high-output or more directional fixtures.

How many LED high bay lights do I need?

The required quantity depends on room dimensions, mounting height, fixture lumens, beam angle, target lux, surface reflectance and layout. A lighting calculation or photometric simulation provides a more reliable answer than a simple square-foot formula.

What wattage LED high bay light should I use?

Common LED high bay power levels include approximately 100W, 150W, 200W and 240W, but the correct wattage depends on fixture efficacy, mounting height, spacing and target illuminance. High-ceiling industrial projects may require 300W–600W or specialized high-output solutions.

Are 200W LED high bay lights suitable for warehouses?

Yes, 200W high bays are commonly used in medium and high warehouse installations, but they should be selected based on actual lumen output, mounting height, beam angle and fixture spacing rather than wattage alone.

Can LED high bay lights replace 400W metal halide fixtures?

Yes, LED high bays are commonly used to replace 400W metal halide lighting, but the correct LED replacement should be based on required maintained illuminance and fixture photometric performance rather than a fixed wattage ratio.

Can high bay LED lights use motion sensors?

Yes. Selected REITA high bay fixtures can support PIR sensors, microwave sensors, daylight sensors, 0–10V dimming and intelligent control options.

Do you offer 480V LED high bay lights?

Selected high-power REITA high bay configurations are available for 277–480V industrial electrical systems. Confirm the exact project voltage when requesting a quotation.

What color temperature is best for warehouse high bay lighting?

4000K and 5000K are commonly used for warehouse and industrial lighting because they provide neutral to cool white illumination. The final choice can depend on project specifications, visual tasks and regional preference.

Can you provide IES files for high bay lighting design?

Yes. Photometric data can be used to evaluate fixture quantity, spacing, lux levels and uniformity before installation. Contact REITA with your project dimensions and lighting requirements.

Request LED High Bay Lights for Your Project

REITA provides LED high bay lights for warehouse, industrial, commercial and OEM lighting projects. Whether you need standard UFO high bays, power-selectable fixtures, smart controls, high-voltage configurations or high-output industrial lighting, fixture selection should begin with the actual project conditions.

Send us your mounting height, building dimensions, voltage, target illumination and estimated quantity. We can help identify the appropriate high bay product series and project configuration.

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