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Projection Throw Calculator

Work out your projector throw in seconds.

Pick a projector and lens, then drag the screen size, throw distance and zoom to see what fits. Includes lens shift and mounting checks, estimated screen brightness, side and plan diagrams and a downloadable PDF report.

1Show
Units
2Projector and lens

Shift is a percentage of the image height or width. Lens height is the lens centre above the projector's feet.

Use the same value for min and max for a fixed lens.

Projectors stacked
3Screen
Projection
4Mounting

Positive moves the projector to the right, looking at the screen from the audience.

5Room light
Throw

Size, distance and zoom

Drag any slider and the others follow. Lock a value to hold it while you adjust the rest. The blue band shows what this lens can reach.

Results

Projection summary

Diagrams

Projector placement

Side view of the projector, beam and screen, measured from the front of the lens.

Brightness

Estimated screen brightness

Based on rated lumens, light loss, screen gain and the room light you set. Treat it as a guide: real output varies with lamp hours, lens and content.

Lens options

Which lens fits?

Throw distance range for every lens at the current screen size. Click a lens to switch to it.

Downloads

Projection report

Projection report

A4 PDF with a summary of every position in this show, then for each one: the projector and lens, throw and image size, lens shift and mounting checks, brightness estimate, and side, plan, lens shift and projector diagrams.

Building report…

Figures are planning estimates based on manufacturer data and the settings above. Lens offsets and lens lengths are approximate. Always confirm throw, shift, rigging loads and brightness against current manufacturer data and on site before the show.

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