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

23 February 2025
hamzah alabbasi
The difference between lumens and watts and how they affect your lighting choice!

The term lumens in lighting has always been confusing to some, but it is one of the most important factors in helping you choose the ideal lighting.

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


What does the term lumen mean when it comes to lighting?

Want to know how powerful the lighting will be to enhance the beauty of your modern interiors? Look for the lumen (lm) scale.


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


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 for the amount of energy consumed by a lamp.

 

This was a common misconception about the luminous power of traditional incandescent bulbs until the development of LED bulbs.


(Image to illustrate that watts indicate consumption.

Is it possible to have 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 and choose the right bulb for your room, whether it's a bedroom, living room, living 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


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Now you can choose the right light bulb power for your home.

Home interior designs require appropriate wall or ceiling lighting to enhance their beautiful details, so it is important to know the appropriate lighting brightness.


So simply follow the lumen number printed on the package; the higher the better.


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


Here's an example:

A 9W, 900 lumens bulb is better than a 9W, 630 lumens bulb.



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

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