ENGINEERING OPTICS CALCULATOR
Machine Vision FOV & Working Distance Calculator
Calculate Field of View (FOV), Working Distance (WD), Lens Focal Length (f), and Magnification (M) with automatic illuminator size recommendations.
ParametersSensor: 8.8 × 6.6 mm
16 mm
mm
Optical Computation Output
Field of View (FOV Width × Height)
156.2 × 117.1 mm
Working Distance
300.0 mm
Focal Length
16.0 mm
Magnification
0.0563 ×
SENSOR (8.8mm)LENS (f=16mm)FOV (156mm)
💡 Lighting Match:Light Inner Diameter ≥ 187 mm | Geometry: Standard Angle (45°-60°)
Optical Calculation Guidelines
How do I calculate Field of View (FOV) for a machine vision camera?
Field of View is calculated using the sensor width (W), working distance (WD), and lens focal length (f): FOV = W × (WD / f). Ensure clear aperture and light inner diameter exceed FOV width.
What working distance is required for machine vision lighting clearance?
Working distance must provide mechanical clearance for lens housing, lighting mount, and sample movement. Ring lights and coaxial lights should be chosen to match both clear aperture and working distance.
Can LuxMV help match lighting and lens for custom optical setups?
Yes. LuxMV optical engineers evaluate camera sensor size, FOV, working distance, line speed, and defect contrast to recommend candidate lighting geometries, wavelengths, and strobe controllers.