Divine Lightings' Guide to Understanding Lumens:

What are Lumens?

Lumens are a unit of measurement used to quantify the total amount of visible light emitted by a light source. Unlike watts, which measure power consumption, lumens focus on brightness. The higher the number of lumens, the brighter the light appears to the human eye.

For example, a 100-watt incandescent bulb might produce around 1,600 lumens, while an energy-efficient LED board can produce the same brightness using far fewer watts. Lumens help people compare the brightness of different light sources, regardless of their energy use.

In Summary...

Lumens measure the total amount of visible light emitted by a bulb or fixture. A higher lumen output indicates greater brightness, while a lower lumen output results in less light. This is advantagous beacause lumens let you buy the amount of light you want. Remember to think lumens, not watts, when buying your LED fixtures!