500–800 lumens
Soft, general-purpose brightness.
Best for
- Small bedrooms
- Hallways
- Accent lamps
- Reading lamps
Old bulb equivalent
40–60W old incandescent
Step 3 · Pick the right output for your space
Lumens tell you how bright a bulb is. LEDs use far fewer watts, so ignore watts except when comparing with old bulbs.
1. Start with size and purpose. Bigger rooms and task-heavy areas need more lumens.
2. Use multiple bulbs. Brightness adds up. A fixture with 3 bulbs at 800 lumens each delivers 2400 lumens total.
3. Skip wattage for LEDs. Watts only tell you power consumption — not brightness.
Soft, general-purpose brightness.
40–60W old incandescent
Bright, versatile everyday lighting.
60–75W old incandescent
Strong output suitable for larger rooms.
75–100W old incandescent
High-output lighting for demanding areas.
100–150W old incandescent
500–800 lm
800–1100 lm
1600+ lm
Enter the room size and how bright you want it to feel. We’ll estimate the total lumens needed and how many bulbs you’d need if you used only 40W, 60W, 75W, or 100W equivalents. Numbers are approximate, but they’ll get you in the right range.
Enter length and width to see an estimate. You can split these bulbs across multiple fixtures in the room.
These numbers are guidelines, not rules. High ceilings, dark walls, and task-heavy rooms may need more light. You can always mix different bulb outputs within the same room.