Comparison chart of incandescent lamps and fluorescent lamp equivalents.

Lamps

The chart below gives the general comparison of fluorescent lamps to the incandescent lamps listed on the left. Please note the chart does not list the approximate annual energy savings for fluorescent or the lamp replacement costs. Consult your local utility for the cost per watt to determine energy savings.

INCANDESCENTAPPROXIMATE FLUORESCENT LAMP EQUIVALENTS
Lamp TypeLamp LifeLamp LumensLamp TypeLamp LifeLamp Lumens
150W A21 750 hrs 2,850 (3) 13W Twin Tube 10,000 hrs 2,700
40W Twin Tube 20,000 hrs 3,150
40W T12 Straight Tube 20,000 hrs 3,150
32W T8 Straight Tube 20,000 hrs 2,800
(3) 100W A19 750 hrs 4,800 (2) 40W T12 U-Bend 12,000 hrs 5,520
(2) 32W T8 Straight Tube 20,000 hrs 5,600
(2) 40W T12 Straight Tube 20,000 hrs 6,300
(2) 28W T5 Straight Tube 20,000 hrs 5,800
(2) 100W A19 750 hrs 3,200 32/40W Circline 12,000 hrs 4,300
(2) 21W T5 Straight Tube 20,000 hrs 4,200
(2) 26W Quad Tube 10,000 hrs 3,600
100W A19 750 hrs 1,600 (2) 13W Twin Tube 10,000 hrs 1,800
(2) 22W Circline 12,000 hrs 2,100
32W Circline 12,000 hrs 1,800
30W T12 Straight Tube 18,000 hrs 2,250
(2) 75W A19 750 hrs 2,440 32W Circline 12,000 hrs 1,800
(2) 20W T12 Straight Tube 9,000 hrs 2,400
(2) 14W T5 Straight Lamp 20,000 hrs 2,700
75W A19 750 hrs 1,220 22W Circline 12,000 hrs 1,050
20W T12 Straight Tube 9,000 hrs 1,200
(2) 9W Twin Tube 10,000 hrs 900
17W T8 Straight Tube 20,000 hrs 1,325
60W A19 1,000 hrs 890 (2) 7W Twin Tube 10,000 hrs 800
20W Circline 12,000 hrs 1,050
13W Twin Tube 10,000 hrs 900
13W T5 Straight Tube 7,500 hrs 820
40W A19 1,000 hrs 495 8W T5 Straight Tube 7,500 hrs 400
7W Twin Tube 10,000 hrs 400
9W Twin Tube 10,000 hrs 600

Note: Fluorescent lamps experience starting problems when ambient temperature is below 60F. The chart is for general comparison only. Light output shown is initial lumens as published by North American Phillips. Ballast factors are not considered.

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