What Are Lumens?

LUMENS DEFINITION:

A unit of luminous flux in the International System of Units, that is equal to the amount of light given out through a solid angle by a source of one candela intensity radiating equally in all directions. In other words, lumens are the measurement of light output or brightness. Watts measure the amount of energy used, whereas lumens measure the amount of light produced. The more lumens in a light bulb, the brighter the light.

Lumens = Brightness

LUMENS TO WATTS CONVERSION:

Lumens to Watts

With new energy-efficient LED light bulbs around we can no longer rely upon wattage to indicate how bright a bulb is. Here is a conversion table to indicate how to convert watts to brightness.

Lumens to Watts Conversion

FREE ONLINE CONVERSION: Convert Lumens to Watts

Kelvins

COLOR TEMPERATURE

The higher the Degrees Kelvin, the whiter the color temperature. Although the whiter lights will appear “brighter” than those of a lower Kelvin reading, the amount of Lumens (measurement for brightness) does not change, and true brightness is not affected.

Kelvins and Color Temperature

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SEEN IN REAL LIFE

A warm light will give a inviting and cozy vibe to your space. In contrast, a cool or white light will bring a fresh and sharp look to the room. What type o:f space calls for which type of light? We tell you all about that in our upcoming post "How much light do I need?". Check back for more!

Lighting Facts

WHATS IN THE BOX

Not all light bulbs are equal. There is a lot more to a light bulb than 40 watt or 60 watt. That's why the packaging is full of useful information to help you select the best bulb for your needs.

How to decode a light bulb box:

There are many things to consider when picking out a light bulb and you might not know what all of it means. This guide will help make sure you get the bulb that is best for you.

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