Professional stadium lighting poles are typically 6 meters high, with 7 meters or more recommended. Therefore, the diameter varies considerably in the market, as each manufacturer has its own standard production diameter. However, there are some general guidelines, which TIANXIANG will share below.
Anyone familiar with stadium lighting poles knows that they generally use tapered poles because they offer better wind resistance and an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The taper of the pole needs to be calculated using a formula (a taper value between 10 and 15 is required for production).
Example: 8-meter light pole taper – (172-70) ÷ 8 = 12.75. 12.75 is the taper value of the light pole, which is between 10-15, making it feasible to manufacture. As can be seen from the formula, basketball court light poles have a relatively large diameter: 70mm top diameter and 172mm bottom diameter, with a thickness of 3.0mm. The diameter of basketball court light poles is larger than that of streetlights because they are used on basketball courts, requiring fewer poles and higher quality; our focus is on the overall aesthetics and comfort of the court.
Common specifications for 8m light poles used in basketball courts are as follows.
- Top diameters are 70mm or 80mm.
- Bottom diameter is 172mm or 200mm.
- Wall thickness is 3.0 mm.
- Flange dimensions: 350/350/10mm or 400/400/12mm.
- Embedded part dimensions: 200/200/700mm or 220/220/1000mm.
The wind resistance rating of an 8-meter basketball court light pole must be calculated comprehensively using the installation area’s wind load standards, the pole’s structural design, and the weight of the lighting fixtures. Wind resistance ratings are typically 10-12, corresponding to wind speeds ranging from 25.5 m/s to 32.6 m/s.
Basketball court light poles are typically designed with relatively low-power lighting equipment (each lamp weighing between a few kilograms and more than ten kilograms), resulting in a small overall windward area. With its Q235 steel material, reasonable upper and lower diameters, and wall thickness design, it can meet most wind resistance requirements under normal operating conditions.
If installed in coastal or windy areas, the pole structure must be optimized using professional wind load calculations (such as increasing wall thickness and flange size). This can increase the wind resistance rating to more than 12, ensuring structural stability in severe weather conditions. When choosing a light pole, it is recommended that you consult local building structure wind load codes and have the manufacturer provide a custom design solution.
8m basketball court light poles typically use square independent foundations, with common dimensions of 600mm×600mm×800mm (length×width×depth). If the installation area has strong winds or soft soil, the foundation size can be increased to 700mm×700mm×1000mm, but the depth must be below the local frost line to avoid frost heave affecting stability in winter.
TIANXIANG Recommendations:
- Check the light posts for rust and deformation on a quarterly basis, and ensure that the flange connections are tight.
- Every six months, inspect the lighting fixture wiring and grounding system and promptly replace any aging components.
- After severe weather, such as heavy rain or strong winds, check for foundation settlement and structural loosening of light poles, and reinforce as needed.
- To avoid excessive load in areas with heavy snow accumulation during the winter, clear snow from light poles and surrounding areas as soon as possible.
Post time: Nov-11-2025