According to the ITF (International Tennis Federation) summarises the lumens required to illuminate a tennis court according to different criteria:
| Standard/Guideline | Illuminance (Lux) | Court Area (m²) | Lumens Required | Notes |
| Recreational (ITF) | 200-300 | 668-670 | 133,600 - 201,000 | International Tennis Federation (ITF) recommended for casual play |
| Club Level (ITF/USTA) | 300-500 | 668-670 | 201,000 - 335,000 | USTA and ITF recommendations for club-level courts. |
| Professional (ITF/ATP/WTA) | 500-750 | 668-670 | 335,000 - 502,500 | Used in tournaments and professional settings. |
| Broadcast Level (HDTV/4K) | 750-1000 | 668-670 | 502,500 - 670,000 | Required for high-definition and 4K broadcasting. |
