What does "lumens" mean, and how does it relate to brightness?

"Lumens" measure how much light a bulb emits – the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb! To determine the right bulb for your needs, our <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/light-bulb-brightness/9ba683603be9fa5395fab9014959566a?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">Light Bulb Brightness guide</a> will explain how to choose the appropriate number of lumens to light up a room.

What are some of the top-rated reflector light bulbs?

One of our top-rated reflector light bulbs is the <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Feit-Electric-50-Watt-Equivalent-MR16-GU10-Dimmable-Track-Lighting-90-CRI-Frosted-Flood-LED-Light-Bulb-Bright-White-3-Pack-BPMR16IFGU500930CA-3/304122954?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">50-Watt Equivalent MR16 GU10 Dimmable Track Lighting 90+ CRI Frosted Flood LED Light Bulb, Bright White (3-Pack)</a>.

I need bright, clear lighting for my kitchen workspace. What color is best for this?

<a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/White/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z1bkiy?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">White light bulbs</a> are ideal for maximizing visibility and focus in your kitchen. These provide a clean, crisp light that resembles daylight, essential for cooking, preparing meals, and making your colors pop.

I'm looking for a tubular bulb for my fixture, and I see "T8," "T5," and "T12" listed. What do these "T" numbers mean, and how do they differ?

The "T" in these codes indicates a tubular shape, often used for fluorescent or LED tubes, and the number represents the tube diameter in eighths of an inch; thus, a <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/T8/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z0vvri?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">T8 bulb</a> is 1 inch in diameter, while a <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/T5/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z0vvq7?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">T5 bulb</a> is 5/8 of an inch, and a <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/T12/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z0vvrc?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">T12</a> is 12/8 of an inch (or 1.5 inches), with the smaller diameter often correlating to newer, more energy-efficient models. Choose the correct number that matches the socket in your fixture.