
Lumen output is around 1320-1440 lumens per metre (depending on the colour). These LED strips are only available for 24-volt systems, as this carries current better. LED strip lights manufactured using double-power SMDs have 120 LEDs per metre and pull 19.2 watts per metre (also known as 19.2w p/m, or 20w p/m).ĭouble-power 3528 LED strips use a 2-ounce 10mm wide PCB to disperse heat effectively, in order not to require an extra heat sink when installed. They are available in the same colours, drawing twice the power to give twice the output. Safe to touchĭouble-power 3528 SMDs are the same size as standard-power LEDs. Both types are also available in waterproofed versions (IP67-rated). The 120 SMD p/m strips have cut points at 25mm intervals. The cut points for our 60 SMD-per-metre 3528 LED strips are 50mm apart. We recommend them for locations with strong ambient light, where more brightness is needed than the 4.8w p/m can produce. Light output is exactly double that of 60 SMDs p/m tape – they have twice as many LEDs – so that’s around 660-720 lumens per metre, depending on colour.ģ528 120 SMD p/m LED strips are used for the same kind of feature-lighting applications as its standard alternative. Pulling 9.6 watts (known as 9.6w p/m or 10w p/m LED tape), these tapes are available in the same range of colours. Though less common than standard 60 SMDs p/m LED tape, 3528 SMDs are also used on LED strip lights with 120 chips per metre. (We can also supply other white colour temperatures, made to order.)ģ528 60 SMD p/m LED strip lights are typically used for feature lighting – such as plinth or coving lights, in homes, bars, restaurants, hotels and other locations. InStyle offer red, green, blue, amber, and both warm and cool white 3528 SMDs as standard colours. These strip lights output around 330-360 lumens per metre, depending on colour (equivalent to a 40w halogen) – enough to produce a smooth, bright effect when shining onto any surface. You will most often find 3528 chips on 12-volt LED strips, drawing 4.8 watts (also known as 4.8w p/m or 5w p/m LED tape) with 60 SMDs per metre. Measuring 3.5mm x 2.8mm, the 3528 SMD is a smaller chip than the 5050 LED strip SMD. You can find out more about each LED chip below. The best choice depends on what’s right for your project. Each has its own spec: different power requirements and output brightness. LEDs like 3528s, 5050s, 2835s and 5630s aren’t really different types of chip at all – they’re simply different sizes. For example, the dimensions of SMDs on 5050 LED strip lights are 5.0mm x 5.0mm.
LED BRIGHTNESS CHART CODE
This code is less complicated than it looks – it simply indicates the size of the LED chip.

LED chips (also known as surface mounted diodes or SMDs) are all identified by a four-digit number. I'm sure this isn't a new question, so if it is addressed somewhere, please point me in the right direction.What does the number of an LED chip mean? The light I have uses a Krypton bulb according to the specs on the package is there a fairly typical output for a 3V krypton bulb? Would a Turtlelite II be similar in light output, or would I need something with 7 or 10 leds to match the output? I realize there is a lot of variation in standard bulbs so it's a difficult question to answer, but I'd appreciate any pointers.

I'm fully convinced on the other benefits of led lights, but this is something that still confuses me. I have a cheap 2D light from Walmart that I picked up some time ago (it's labeled as a Garitty G-tech) and I'm trying to figure out what an equivalent led light would be in terms of light output. I have a couple Photon 3 lights and I've been looking at several others (Arc AAA, Turtlelite II, various Tektite models) but all of the comparisons I've found just compare one led light to another.

One thing I still don't have a good sense for is how led flashlights compare in brightness to standard incandecent bulbs.
