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Light Bulb Brightness Calculator

Plan approximate total room lumens.

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Enter your details and select Calculate.

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How it works

Use a broad lumen-per-square-foot planning range, adjusted by room and preference.

Simple example

A 150 sq ft living room may aim for about 2,250 lumens at normal brightness.

Common question

How many bulbs should I buy?

Compare total lumens on bulb labels; fixtures and natural light affect the result.

This is a planning estimate. Check product instructions, dimensions and site conditions before purchasing or building.