How Many Lumens Is Enough?

To determine the needed lumens, you will need to multiply your room square footage by your room foot-candle requirement. For example, a 100 square foot living room, which needs 10-20 foot-candles, will need 1,000-2,000 lumens. A 100 square foot dining room, which needs 30-40 foot-candles, will need 3,000-4,000 lumens.

How many lumens is considered bright?

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

Is 800 lumens enough to light a room?

With this in mind, we suggest a mid-range 440 – 800 lumen bulb to light up dining areas. ... Warmer temperature bulbs make it appear softer – even if it's bright! Living Room. This is the place you relax, so a softer light usually works best.