Flash Guide Number Distance Calculator: GN 58 m, f/11, ISO 200

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Last updatedFebruary 22, 2026

PublishedFebruary 22, 2026

GN 58 m, f/11, ISO 200 converts to

7.46 m flash distance

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Value Details

Input: GN 58 m, f/11, ISO 200

Output: 7.46 m flash distance

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aperture: 11 | iso: 200 | distanceFt: 24.46

Flash Guide Number Distance Calculator

Estimate flash-to-subject distance for manual flash exposure using guide number, aperture, and ISO.

Estimated Flash Distance

Nearby Reference Values

Flash Guide Number Distance Calculator values near GN 58 m, f/11, ISO 200
Flash ScenarioDistance (m)Distance (ft)
GN 58 m, f/5.6, ISO 40020.71 m flash distance67.96
GN 58 m, f/8, ISO 1007.25 m flash distance23.79
GN 58 m, f/8, ISO 20010.25 m flash distance33.64
GN 58 m, f/8, ISO 40014.5 m flash distance47.57
GN 58 m, f/11, ISO 1005.27 m flash distance17.3
GN 58 m, f/11, ISO 2007.46 m flash distance24.46
GN 58 m, f/11, ISO 40010.55 m flash distance34.6
GN 58 m, f/16, ISO 1003.63 m flash distance11.89
GN 58 m, f/16, ISO 2005.13 m flash distance16.82
GN 58 m, f/16, ISO 4007.25 m flash distance23.79

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Flash Guide Number Distance Calculator, formulas, and expected usage.

How do you calculate flash distance from guide number?

At ISO 100, divide guide number by aperture. For other ISO settings, multiply guide number by the square root of ISO/100 before dividing by aperture.

What does a flash guide number mean?

Guide number indicates flash power for manual exposure planning. A higher guide number generally means the flash can illuminate a subject farther away at the same aperture and ISO.

Why does ISO change effective guide number?

Increasing ISO makes the sensor more sensitive, so the same flash output can expose subjects at a greater distance. The relationship scales with the square root of ISO.

Does this replace test shots and light metering?

No. It is a fast starting estimate for manual flash setup. Modifiers, bounce, zoom head settings, and real scene conditions can change the final exposure.

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