How Many Lumens Do You Need for Outdoor Lighting?
Because most of us are still used to thinking of light output in terms of watts, here is a cheat sheet to give you an idea of the average lumens needed for various outdoor LED lighting.
The recommended wattage for outdoor lights is 40 watts and lower. Up to 40 watts is ideal for lighting pathways, garden beds, and other landscape areas. Lights with a wattage between 40 and 80 watts are great for brightening areas like driveways, smaller yards, and the inside of your home.
For solar lighting, focusing on lumens rather than wattage is key to ensuring you get the brightness you need without overburdening your energy system. Efficient solar lighting systems are designed to produce high lumens with low wattage, using advanced LED technology to achieve bright light while consuming minimal energy.
You'll want different types because your yard isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither should your lighting be. Different spots call for specific low wattage bulbs. Low wattage light bulbs work here; around 5 to 10 watts if you're using LEDs. Excellent choices also come in the 3 watt range.
An LED bulb wattage might be super low—like 10 watts—but still light up your yard as well as an old 60-watt incandescent bulb. So, in addition to watts, check the lumens too. That combo will show you how to get the glow you want with less electricity. Ever search “average wattage of light bulb,” or “standard bulb wattage”?
PDF version includes complete article with source references.
Get technical specifications, European subsidy information, and ROI analysis tools for peak shaving and container energy storage solutions.
ul. Technologii 15, Park Przemysłowy
geochojnice.pl, Poland
Office: +48 22 525 6683
Technical: +48 189 486 173
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM CET