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Which CFL equals my old 60-watt bulb?

Choose a compact fluorescent light bulb between 13 watts and 15 watts if you want it to light your room about as brightly as your traditional, 60-watt incandescent light bulb.

Most manufacturers include “product equivalency” numbers on the package, so you might see a label that says “soft white 60” or “60-watt replacement.”

Here’s a guideline for CFLs that replace incandescent bulbs of other wattages:

Incandescent                           CFL

40-watt                                    7-9 watt
60 watt                                                13-15 watt

75 watt                                                18-20 watt
100 watt                                  23-25 watt

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