Ultimate LED Conversion Data
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This master chart lists the recommended LED replacements for over 100 widely used legacy lighting technologies. Use this as a primary reference for calculating ROI and selecting the correct fixture wattage.
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| Tech | Current Wattage | Target LED | Est. Lumens | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IncandescentTraditional light bulbs that produce light by heating a tungsten filament. Very inefficient - only 2-3% of energy becomes light. | ||||
| Inc | 15W | 2W LED | 110 lm | |
| Inc | 25W | 3W LED | 200 lm | |
| Inc | 40W | 5W LED | 450 lm | |
| Inc | 60W | 8W LED | 800 lm | |
| Inc | 75W | 11W LED | 1,100 lm | |
| Inc | 100W | 14W LED | 1,600 lm | |
| Inc | 150W | 20W LED | 2,600 lm | |
| Inc | 200W | 28W LED | 3,800 lm | |
| Inc | 300W | 42W LED | 6,000 lm | |
| Inc | 500W | 75W LED | 10,500 lm | |
| Inc | 750W | 100W LED | 15,000 lm | |
| Inc | 1000W | 150W LED | 21,000 lm | |
| Inc | 1500W | 200W LED | 29,000 lm | |
HalogenImproved incandescent with halogen gas that recycles tungsten back to filament. Better efficiency and whiter light than standard incandescent. | ||||
| Hal | 10W | 2W LED | 140 lm | |
| Hal | 20W | 3W LED | 300 lm | |
| Hal | 35W | 5W LED | 600 lm | |
| Hal | 50W | 7W LED | 900 lm | |
| Hal | 60W | 9W LED | 1,100 lm | |
| Hal | 75W | 11W LED | 1,400 lm | |
| Hal | 100W | 14W LED | 1,800 lm | |
| Hal | 150W | 22W LED | 2,900 lm | |
| Hal | 200W | 30W LED | 4,000 lm | |
| Hal | 250W | 38W LED | 5,000 lm | |
| Hal | 300W | 45W LED | 5,900 lm | |
| Hal | 400W | 60W LED | 8,000 lm | |
| Hal | 500W | 75W LED | 10,500 lm | |
| Hal | 750W | 100W LED | 15,000 lm | |
| Hal | 1000W | 150W LED | 22,000 lm | |
| Hal | 1500W | 220W LED | 33,000 lm | |
| Hal | 2000W | 300W LED | 44,000 lm | |
Tungsten HalogenHigh-intensity halogen lamps used in professional and specialty applications. Same technology as standard halogen with enhanced performance. | ||||
| TH | 50W | 8W LED | 950 lm | |
| TH | 75W | 12W LED | 1,500 lm | |
| TH | 100W | 15W LED | 2,000 lm | |
| TH | 150W | 24W LED | 3,200 lm | |
| TH | 200W | 32W LED | 4,300 lm | |
| TH | 250W | 40W LED | 5,500 lm | |
| TH | 300W | 50W LED | 6,600 lm | |
| TH | 400W | 65W LED | 8,800 lm | |
| TH | 500W | 80W LED | 11,000 lm | |
| TH | 650W | 105W LED | 14,500 lm | |
| TH | 750W | 125W LED | 17,000 lm | |
| TH | 1000W | 165W LED | 23,000 lm | |
| TH | 1500W | 250W LED | 35,000 lm | |
| TH | 2000W | 340W LED | 48,000 lm | |
Halogen Infrared Reflective (HIR)Advanced halogen with infrared-reflective coating that redirects heat back to filament, improving efficiency by 30% over standard halogen. | ||||
| HIR | 40W | 8W LED | 960 lm | |
| HIR | 50W | 9W LED | 1,200 lm | |
| HIR | 60W | 11W LED | 1,490 lm | |
| HIR | 72W | 14W LED | 1,800 lm | |
| HIR | 100W | 20W LED | 2,800 lm | |
| HIR | 150W | 32W LED | 4,200 lm | |
| HIR | 250W | 52W LED | 7,200 lm | |
| HIR | 300W | 65W LED | 8,800 lm | |
| HIR | 500W | 110W LED | 15,000 lm | |
CFL (Compact Fluorescent)Energy-saving spiral or folded tube bulbs that use about 75% less energy than incandescent. Contains small amount of mercury requiring special disposal. | ||||
| CFL | 5W | 3W LED | 250 lm | |
| CFL | 7W | 4W LED | 400 lm | |
| CFL | 9W | 6W LED | 550 lm | |
| CFL | 11W | 7W LED | 660 lm | |
| CFL | 13W | 8W LED | 800 lm | |
| CFL | 14W | 9W LED | 850 lm | |
| CFL | 15W | 10W LED | 950 lm | |
| CFL | 18W | 11W LED | 1,100 lm | |
| CFL | 20W | 12W LED | 1,250 lm | |
| CFL | 23W | 14W LED | 1,600 lm | |
| CFL | 26W | 16W LED | 1,800 lm | |
| CFL | 30W | 18W LED | 2,000 lm | |
| CFL | 32W | 18W LED | 2,100 lm | |
| CFL | 42W | 22W LED | 2,800 lm | |
| CFL | 55W | 30W LED | 3,900 lm | |
| CFL | 65W | 35W LED | 4,500 lm | |
| CFL | 85W | 50W LED | 6,500 lm | |
| CFL | 105W | 55W LED | 7,200 lm | |
| CFL | 150W | 75W LED | 10,000 lm | |
| CFL | 200W | 100W LED | 13,000 lm | |
Fluorescent TubeLinear fluorescent tubes in various diameters (T5, T8, T12). T8 is most common modern standard. Contains mercury requiring proper disposal. | ||||
| FL | 20W (T12) | 8W LED | 1,025 lm | |
| FL | 30W (T12) | 14W LED | 2,200 lm | |
| FL | 40W (T12) | 18W LED | 3,050 lm | |
| FL | 75W (T12) | 40W LED | 6,300 lm | |
| FL | 110W (T12 HO) | 60W LED | 9,200 lm | |
| FL | 15W (T8) | 7W LED | 950 lm | |
| FL | 17W (T8) | 9W LED | 1,400 lm | |
| FL | 25W (T8) | 12W LED | 2,150 lm | |
| FL | 32W (T8) | 16W LED | 2,950 lm | |
| FL | 40W (T8 HO) | 18W LED | 3,100 lm | |
| FL | 59W (T8) | 28W LED | 5,000 lm | |
| FL | 86W (T8 HO) | 44W LED | 7,500 lm | |
| FL | 14W (T5) | 8W LED | 1,350 lm | |
| FL | 21W (T5) | 12W LED | 2,100 lm | |
| FL | 28W (T5) | 16W LED | 2,900 lm | |
| FL | 35W (T5) | 20W LED | 3,650 lm | |
| FL | 24W (T5 HO) | 12W LED | 2,000 lm | |
| FL | 39W (T5 HO) | 20W LED | 3,500 lm | |
| FL | 54W (T5 HO) | 28W LED | 5,000 lm | |
| FL | 80W (T5 HO) | 40W LED | 7,000 lm | |
HID (High Intensity Discharge)General category including Metal Halide, High-Pressure Sodium, Mercury Vapor, and other arc discharge lamps. Very bright, used in large spaces and outdoor areas. | ||||
| HID | 35W | 15W LED | 2,500 lm | |
| HID | 50W | 20W LED | 3,500 lm | |
| HID | 70W | 30W LED | 5,500 lm | |
| HID | 100W | 45W LED | 8,500 lm | |
| HID | 150W | 70W LED | 14,000 lm | |
| HID | 175W | 80W LED | 16,000 lm | |
| HID | 250W | 120W LED | 24,000 lm | |
| HID | 320W | 150W LED | 30,000 lm | |
| HID | 400W | 185W LED | 40,000 lm | |
| HID | 600W | 280W LED | 60,000 lm | |
| HID | 750W | 350W LED | 75,000 lm | |
| HID | 1000W | 480W LED | 110,000 lm | |
| HID | 1500W | 700W LED | 155,000 lm | |
| HID | 2000W | 900W LED | 200,000 lm | |
Metal HalideHID lamp with excellent color rendering (CRI 65-93). Produces bright white light ideal for retail, sports facilities, and any application requiring good color accuracy. | ||||
| MH | 35W | 15W LED | 2,600 lm | |
| MH | 50W | 20W LED | 3,500 lm | |
| MH | 70W | 30W LED | 5,000 lm | |
| MH | 100W | 40W LED | 8,500 lm | |
| MH | 150W | 60W LED | 12,000 lm | |
| MH | 175W | 70W LED | 14,000 lm | |
| MH | 200W | 85W LED | 17,000 lm | |
| MH | 250W | 100W LED | 20,500 lm | |
| MH | 320W | 120W LED | 26,000 lm | |
| MH | 350W | 150W LED | 32,000 lm | |
| MH | 400W | 160W LED | 36,000 lm | |
| MH | 450W | 185W LED | 42,000 lm | |
| MH | 575W | 240W LED | 50,000 lm | |
| MH | 750W | 300W LED | 65,000 lm | |
| MH | 1000W | 400W LED | 100,000 lm | |
| MH | 1500W | 600W LED | 150,000 lm | |
| MH | 2000W | 800W LED | 200,000 lm | |
High-Pressure SodiumVery efficient HID lamp producing distinctive orange/amber light. Most common in street lighting and outdoor security. Poor color rendering (CRI 22-25). | ||||
| HPS | 35W | 15W LED | 2,250 lm | |
| HPS | 50W | 20W LED | 4,000 lm | |
| HPS | 70W | 30W LED | 6,300 lm | |
| HPS | 100W | 45W LED | 9,500 lm | |
| HPS | 150W | 70W LED | 16,000 lm | |
| HPS | 200W | 100W LED | 22,000 lm | |
| HPS | 250W | 120W LED | 28,000 lm | |
| HPS | 310W | 150W LED | 37,000 lm | |
| HPS | 400W | 185W LED | 50,000 lm | |
| HPS | 600W | 300W LED | 90,000 lm | |
| HPS | 750W | 400W LED | 110,000 lm | |
| HPS | 1000W | 600W LED | 140,000 lm | |