Anatomy of the Label

The Anatomy of the Lighting Facts Label

Anatomy of the Lighting FactsCM Label

Light Output/Lumens

  • Measures light output. The higher the number, the more light is emitted.
  • Reported as "Total Integrated Flux (Lumens)" on LM-79 test report.

Watts

  • Measures energy required to light the product. The lower the wattage, the less energy used.
  • Reported as "Input Power (Watts)" on LM-79 test report.

Lumens per Watt/Efficacy

  • Measures efficiency. The higher the number, the more efficient the product.
  • Reported as "Efficacy" on LM-79 test report.

IESNA LM-79-2008

  • Industry standardized test procedure that measures performance qualities of LED luminaires and integral lamps.
  • Allows for a true comparison of luminaires regardless of the light source.

Model Number

  • Unique manufacturer's model number for the product.

Type

  • Specific type of solid-state lighting fixture.

Brand

  • The brand under which each product is available.

Color Rendering Index (CRI)

  • Measures color accuracy.
  • Color rendition is the effect of the lamp's light spectrum on the color appearance of objects.

Correlated Color Temperature (CCT)

  • Measures light color.
  • "Cool" colors have higher Kelvin temperatures (3600–5500 K).
  • "Warm" colors have lower color temperatures (2700–3500 K).