What does par 20 mean in a lightbulb?

Parabolic aluminized reflector
What are PAR20 Bulbs? Parabolic aluminized reflector (PAR) 20 bulbs control light more precisely. They produce about four times the concentrated light intensity of general service A shape incandescents, and are used in recessed and track lighting.

What is 20w equivalent to in LED?

12 Watt
LED equivalents to CFL light bulbs

CFL Light Bulb Wattage LED Equivalent Wattage
20 Watt 12 Watt
15 Watt 9 Watt
9 Watt 5.5 Watt
5 Watt 3 Watt

What is 33w halogen equivalent to in LED?

This 33 watts rated g9 halogen bulb has a equivalent light output to a 40 watt standard halogen G9 capsule.

What is the difference between par 16 and PAR20?

We mentioned that LED PAR16 Bulbs are the smallest in diameter of all the PAR Bulbs, and the PAR20 bulb is one size larger. While a PAR20 and a PAR16 Bulb can have the same base size, the dimension of the bulb is what differs. This is important when using existing fixtures because the fit might not be the same.

What is the difference between PAR20 and PAR 30?

PAR20: 20 denotes, the exact measurement from brim to brim of LED lights, that is to say, 20/8 inch in diameter, approximately 64mm; PAR30 is standing for 30 denotes, 30/8 inch in length near to 95mm, PAR38. 38 denotes, 38/8 inch in length, is equal to 120mm.

How bright is 30W LED light?

It’s actually measured in lumens. Always look for lumens when replacing a halogen light with an LED alternative. For example, our 30W slimline LED floodlight beams 2870 lumens of light –equivalent to a 100W halogen floodlight, while consuming a lot less energy.

What is 40-watt LED?

Compare wattage

Traditional bulb1 Halogen2 LED
40 watts 25 watts 5 watts
60 watts 40 watts 7 watts
75 watts 45 watts 9 watts
100 watts 60 watts 12 watts

What is 35W LED equivalent to?

This is a 5W 110 degree LED GU10 spotlight light bulb / lamp (in Daylight White Light) which is equivalent to a 35W Halogen lamp. These lamps are the same size as standard halogen GU10 lamps and use 80% less electricity.

What is the difference between PAR20 and R20 bulb?

Either way, the bottom line is that a PAR20 and R20 bulb are the same size and can be used in similar situations, but the PAR20 will be better when more focused light is desired and an R20 will be better for more diffused light and general lighting situations.