Light Bulb Efficiency
A guide to the efficiencies of several different types of common household light bulbs.
Bulb Type | Luminosity | Power Consumption | Lifespan |
---|---|---|---|
Incandescent | 450 Lumens | 40 Watts | 1 Year |
800 Lumens | 60 Watts | ||
1100 Lumens | 75 Watts | ||
1600 Lumens | 100 Watts | ||
Halogen | 450 Lumens | 29 Watts | 1-3 Years |
800 Lumens | 42 Watts | ||
1100 Lumens | 53 Watts | ||
1600 Lumens | 72 Watts | ||
CFL | 450 Lumens | 9 Watts | 6-10 Years |
800 Lumens | 14 Watts | ||
1100 Lumens | 18 Watts | ||
1600 Lumens | 23 Watts | ||
LED | 450 Lumens | 6 Watts | 12-25 Years |
800 Lumens | 9 Watts | ||
1100 Lumens | 11 Watts | ||
1600 Lumens | 14 Watts |