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Lumens to Watts Calculator

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Calculates the approximate wattage of a light source based on its lumen output and efficiency (lumens per watt). This helps estimate energy consumption.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Lumens and Lumens per Watt (Efficiency) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Watts in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

LED Bulb (800lm, 80 lm/W)

Lumens: 800 lm; Lumens per Watt (Efficiency): 80 lm/W

Watts: 10 W

LED Bulb (1600lm, 100 lm/W)

Lumens: 1,600 lm; Lumens per Watt (Efficiency): 100 lm/W

Watts: 16 W

CFL Bulb (1000lm, 60 lm/W)

Lumens: 1,000 lm; Lumens per Watt (Efficiency): 60 lm/W

Watts: 16.66666667 W

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