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That depends a LOT on the technology used - some technologies are much more efficient than other (converting a higher percentage of the power used into visible light).

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The answer to this question is dependent upon what type of light bulb it is. Each types of bulb has its own efficiency in Lumens per Watt.

The formula for this question is: LM = W X (LM/W)

where LM = Luminous Flux in Lumens

W = Watts

(LM/W) = Efficiency in Lumens per Watt

The following are two examples for incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs.

Example #1 60W incandescent bulb.

Therefore applying this formula: LM = 60 X 15

= 900

Example #2 60W compact fluorescent bulb.

LM = 60 X 60

= 3600

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about 1,700 to 2,200

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900

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