March 19, 2024

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The difference between lumens and watts and how they affect your space lighting choice!

The term lumens in lighting has always been confusing to some, but it is one of the most important elements that will help you choose the best lighting.

In a few simple lines, learn with us the most important terms in the world of lighting, which is the difference between lumens and watts...

The meaning of the term lumen for lighting lamps!

Want to know how powerful the lighting will be to accentuate the beauty of modern decor in your space? You should look at the lumen (Lm) scale.

The concept of lumen: It is an accurate and modern measure of the light intensity emitted by the product, and it is specific to modern types of LED lighting emitted by lamps and chandeliers , whether home or otherwise.

But you should avoid confusing lumens and watts when purchasing lighting fixtures.

Now what is the definition of watt in relation to lighting?

In the old days, people thought that higher wattage meant more electricity consumption; it meant stronger light.

Watt: It is the unit of measurement of the amount of energy consumed by the lamp.

 

This was a common mistake until recently when determining the luminous power of traditional incandescent bulbs, until LED bulbs were developed.

(Image to illustrate that watts indicate consumption.

Can you take a picture of a bulb plugged into a socket?

Or a light bulb with money next to it, indicating consumption)

The relationship between the term watts and lumens

This example helps you understand the relationship between watts and lumens in choosing the right bulb for the room; whether it is the bedroom, living room, sitting room, or kitchen.

If you only have watts you can easily convert them to lumens to see if the unit is right for you.

Lumens = Watts x 10

Now you can choose the right lighting power for your home.

Home decor designs need wall lighting.  Or a suitable ceiling that enhances its beautiful details, so you must know the appropriate lighting brightness.

So simply follow the lumen number written on the package; the more lumens the better.

To be precise, always choose bulbs with higher lumens and lower watts! This will give you an efficient bulb that consumes less energy and provides strong lighting.

Here's an example:

A 9-watt, 900-lumen bulb is better than a 9-watt, 630-lumen bulb.

In conclusion, here is a small comparison between watts and lumens:

Lumens are the amount of light intensity, and watts are the amount of electricity consumed.

Now you can choose your lighting yourself by understanding its most important terms and meanings. Browse the comprehensive Zinco blog , which contains everything related to lighting furniture and home decorations.