Convert Watts (at 555 nm) to Lumens

Convert Watts (at 555 nm) (W₅₅₅) to Lumens (lm) instantly and accurately.

Watts (at 555 nm) (W₅₅₅)
Lumens (lm)

Conversion Formula

lm = W₅₅₅ × 683

About Watts (at 555 nm)

The watt at 555 nm equals 683 lm exactly, by the 2019 SI definition fixing the luminous efficacy constant K_cd = 683 lm/W at 540 THz (≈ 555 nm, the peak of the photopic eye-sensitivity curve V(λ)). Used in LED optical design and photonics research to convert between radiometric power and photometric flux at peak eye sensitivity. 1 W₅₅₅ = 683 lm.

About Lumens

The lumen (lm) is the SI derived unit of luminous flux, equal to 1 cd·sr. A standard wax candle emits approximately 12 lm total; a 40 W incandescent bulb about 450 lm; the common 800 lm LED lamp is the direct replacement for a 60 W incandescent. Defined since 2019 SI by fixing K_cd = 683 lm/W at 540 THz. 1 lm = 1 cd·sr.

Quick Reference Table

Watts (at 555 nm) (W₅₅₅)Lumens (lm)
1 W₅₅₅683 lm
2 W₅₅₅1366 lm
5 W₅₅₅3415 lm
10 W₅₅₅6830 lm
25 W₅₅₅17075 lm
50 W₅₅₅34150 lm
100 W₅₅₅68300 lm

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