We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Generally, a 100-watt-equivalent LED light bulb is between 10 and 15 watts. 60-watt-equivalent LED bulbs are between 8 and 10 watts ...

They've had a good long run, 134 years, but come January most screw-in incandescent lightbulbs will have been phased out because they use too much energy. There's no need to hoard bulbs.

the 10-Watt LED may advertise "100-watt equivalent" on its label. The number of lumens a bulb produces for each watt it consumes. The higher the number, the more efficient the bulb. For example ...

We can picture how bright a 100-watt light bulb is compared to a 60w or 40w one. That's why when you buy LED (light-emitting diode) bulbs, the manufacturers usually show the equivalent wattage ...