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New LED Conversion Chart Now Live — Compare Wattage, Lumens, and Energy Savings

New LED Conversion Chart Now Live — Compare Wattage, Lumens, and Energy Savings

Central Lighting Service is proud to introduce our fully updated LED Conversion Table — a powerful tool designed to help commercial and industrial customers transition from outdated lighting technologies to modern, energy-efficient LED solutions. Whether you’re looking to replace incandescent, CFL, or metal halide fixtures, this chart makes it easy to compare light output, wattage requirements, and energy savings side by side.

Why Use the LED Conversion Chart?

Upgrading to LED lighting can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to match brightness and coverage. Our new LED Conversion Chart eliminates the guesswork by offering accurate comparisons between legacy lighting types and their LED equivalents. The chart is divided into three sections:

  • Incandescent to LED – Replace inefficient bulbs with high-lumen LED options for offices, stores, and general use.
  • CFL to LED – Improve lifespan and reduce wattage while maintaining brightness in overhead fixtures and strip lighting.
  • Metal Halide to LED – Ideal for warehouses, parking lots, gas stations, and high-mast applications.

Benefits of Switching to LED Lighting

Lighting upgrades using LED technology offer a range of advantages that go beyond energy efficiency:

  • Up to 85% energy savings compared to incandescent and HID lamps
  • Longer lifespan, reducing replacement and maintenance costs
  • Instant on/off performance with no warm-up delay
  • Better lumen consistency over time, unlike CFLs and metal halides that degrade quickly
  • More utility rebate eligibility through state and local programs

Older technologies like metal halide and high-pressure sodium often lose 30% of their brightness within the first 1,000 hours of use. In contrast, LEDs provide consistent light output for 50,000+ hours, making them a smarter long-term investment.

Find Rebates and Reduce Your Project Costs

Many states and local utilities offer generous incentives for switching to LED lighting. Use our Utility Rebate Map to explore programs in your area. You can also browse federal and statewide rebate listings on DSIRE – Lighting Rebates.

Start Upgrading with LED Retrofits

Once you’ve reviewed the chart and found your LED wattage match, visit our LED Lamps / Retrofits category to shop commercial-grade replacement products. We stock a wide range of wattages, color temperatures, and form factors suitable for every fixture and application.

Need assistance? Our team offers free custom lighting layouts and ROI consultations to ensure you get the most efficient and cost-effective solution possible.

Explore the Chart Now

View the full LED Conversion Chart on our main site and begin planning your lighting upgrade today. Switching to LED is not just about saving electricity — it’s about improving performance, reliability, and the bottom line.