Brightness (think lumens, not Watts)
When buying new LEDs, you should check the lumen output of each LED lamp or fitting to make sure you obtain the brightness you need. Lumens, which are a measure of total light output, should be listed on the product packaging. Higher lumens mean brighter light. The following comparison chart will help you find a suitable replacement.
Traditional incandescent lamp (Watts) |
Brightness in lumens |
40W |
420 lumens |
60W |
720 lumens |
75W |
930 lumens |
100W |
1350 lumens |
LED lighting – SMD type (Watts) |
Brightness in lumens (approximate) |
6W |
540 lumens |
12W |
1320 lumens |
18W |
2250 lumens |
24W |
3120 lumens |
30W |
4050 lumens |
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