Outdoor Power Wattage and mA

What wattage do outdoor lights use?

Let’s look at some common wattage for outdoor lighting systems: 40 Wattage And Below. Lights with 40 wattages and below are ideal for lighting landscape areas, pathways, and garden beds. Notably, these lights are mainly used for lighting and not brightening the installation area.

What wattage is best for landscape lighting?

A 60-watt incandescent bulb (800 lumens) can be replaced with an 8-10 watt LED. Similarly, a 100-watt incandescent (1600 lumens) equals a 16-20 watt LED. This efficiency difference makes LEDs much more cost-effective for outdoor lighting, despite their higher initial purchase price. What wattage is appropriate for landscape feature lighting?

How does wattage affect outdoor lights?

Wattage directly determines how bright your outdoor lights will shine and how much electricity they’ll consume. A higher wattage bulb produces more lumens (the actual measure of brightness) but draws more power from your electrical system.

How many Watts should a yard light bulb be?

You’ll want different types because your yard isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither should your lighting be. Different spots call for specific low wattage bulbs. Low wattage light bulbs work here; around 5 to 10 watts if you’re using LEDs. Excellent choices also come in the 3 watt range.