How Bright Is 100 Lumens?

100 lumens is considered bright enough for most walkways — including commercial properties. 100 lumens is equivalent to about 20 watts.

Is 100 lumens bright enough to read by?

The intensity of lighting on a surface (lux) will depend on the direction the light is coming from and how far away it is from the surface to read from. 100 lumens is bright enough to read by if the light source is within 6ft (1.8m) without obstruction.

Is 100 lumens a lot?

Considering that you need 10-20 lumens of lighting per square feet, 100 lumens can hardly light your living room. However, you can install many bulbs that produce 100 lumens until you reach the required amount of lighting. If you're interested in the quality of light, its time you start thinking about lumens.