A Flashlight Is Measured Different Ways

A group of friends and I went to a local outdoor equipment store and were just

checking out all the different things they had for sale.

Then my friend Patrick found a flashlight they had on display.

This flashlight was huge it was so big that you had to pretty much hold it with two

hands like you would when carrying a Gatling gun.

Now I do not remember the exact strength of the light but when he turned it on I could feel the intense heat it was giving off from

about 20 feet away.

The price tag on it was around $300 so you know it was a high quality and powerful

product.

I think it was advertised at 100 million candlepower, but I am not entirely sure if

that is what is said.

I have never really heard of the term candlepower because I was so use to using

lumens.

So I decided to go throughout the store and see if I could find anything measured in

lumens to compare.

Just about everything in the store was measured in candlepower.

I needed to do a little research to figure out what was the difference.

A Flashlight Measured In Candlepower

Candlepower is a measurement of light that is taken at the source of the light and not at

the lights target.

Candlepower is the English measurement of light output at the source.

Now one candlepower is equivalent to 12.57 lumens.

Candlepower is a dying measurement it is starting to not be used as much as more and

more people are starting to use lumens.

A Flashlight Measured In Lumens

Lumens are the more modern way of measuring light output because it is

becoming more widely used and accepted.

Lumens are a measurement of light that is taken more at the target of the light and not

at the source of the light.

The amount of energy emanating from one square meter of surface is one lumen.

Lumens are the metric unit of measurement for light.

Which Measurement Is Better For My Flashlight

When you’re comparing different lighting products, it’s important to consider how

you’ll be using that light source.

For instance, if you’re looking for an energy-efficient light that illuminates a large area, consider lighting with a high lumen rating.

However, if you need a light that provides a more direct beam, you should consider a

light source’s candlepower instead.