Cost per 1000 Lumens
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40 watt equivalent LED bulbs by price per 1000 lumens, lowest first

A 40 watt equivalent LED bulb is a soft, low-brightness bulb, made to match the old 40 watt incandescent bulb, and it is used in bedside lamps, hallways and small rooms. This page ranks 85 A19 LED bulbs that state a 40 watt equivalent by price per 1000 lumens, with a median of $6.07 and the middle 80% of prices running from $3.69 to $12.99. The equivalent is a label that sellers apply, so the Lumens column is the figure to compare.

  • 85listings
  • $1.31/1000 lumenscheapest
  • $6.07/1000 lumensmedian
  • 700 lmhighest lumens per bulb shown

Lowest price per 1000 lumens by brand

Lowest price per 1000 lumens among named brands.

  1. 1
    $1.83/1000 lumensEnergetic 24 Pack A19 LED Light Bulb, 40 Watt Equivalent Daylight 5000K, E26 Stand...
    24$19.79Daylight13-24
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  2. 2
    $1.92/1000 lumensEnergetic 24 Pack A19 LED Light Bulb, 40 Watt Equivalent Warm White 3000K, E26 Sta...
    24$20.69Warm white13-24
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  3. 3
    $3.33/1000 lumensLinkind Led Refrigerator Light Bulbs, A15 Fridge Light Bulbs 40 Watts Equivalent W...
    4$7.99Daylight3-4
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$/1000 lmPriceBulbsPack BasePack rangeColorLumensFeatures ConditionBrandProductDeal
1.31$25.993636A1925+Daylight550 lmNewOther36 Pack A19 LED Light Bulbs, 40 Watt Equivalent Daylight 5000K, E26 Base, Efficient 5W, 550 Lumens, Non-Dimmable LED Bulbs, 80+ CRI, Ideal for Home Office KitchenView deal
1.44$18.992424A1913-24Soft white550 lmNewOtherA19 LED Light Bulbs, 40 Watt Equivalent LED Bulbs, Soft White 2700K, 550 Lumens, E26 Standard Base, Non-Dimmable, 5W Soft White LED Bulbs for Bedroom Living Room Home Office, 24 PackView deal
1.83$19.792424A1913-24Daylight450 lmUL listedNewEnergetic LightingEnergetic 24 Pack A19 LED Light Bulb, 40 Watt Equivalent Daylight 5000K, E26 Standard Base, ETL Listed, Non-Dimmable LED Light BulbView deal
1.89$24.992424A1913-24Soft white550 lmNewOther24 Pack A19 LED Light Bulbs, 40W Equivalent, 5W Soft White 2700K, 550 Lumens, E26 Medium Base, Non-Dimmable LED Bulbs for Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, and OfficeView deal
1.92$20.692424A1913-24Warm white450 lmUL listedNewEnergetic LightingEnergetic 24 Pack A19 LED Light Bulb, 40 Watt Equivalent Warm White 3000K, E26 Standard Base, ETL Listed, Non-Dimmable LED Light BulbView deal
2.73$17.991212A199-12Soft white550 lmNewOtherA19 LED Light Bulbs, 40W Equivalent, 5W Soft White 2700K, 550 Lumens, E26 Medium Base, Non-Dimmable LED Bulbs for Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, and Office,12 PackView deal
3.33$7.9944A193-4Daylight600 lmNewLinkindLinkind Led Refrigerator Light Bulbs, A15 Fridge Light Bulbs 40 Watts Equivalent Waterproof, 600LM Appliance Light Bulb 120V Non-dimmable 5W LED Bulbs for Freezer, E26 Base, Daylight 5000K, 4 PackView deal
3.69$9.9566A195-6Neutral white450 lmNewOtherLED Light Bulbs 4000K Cool White, 40 Watt Equivalent 6W A19, 450LM Neutral White Light Bulbs, E26 Standard Base, Non-Dimmable Cool White Bulbs for Office Garage Kitchen, 6-PackView deal
3.69$9.9566A195-6Warm white450 lmNewOtherLED Light Bulbs 3000K Soft White, 40 Watt Equivalent 6W A19, 450LM E26 Standard Base, Non-Dimmable Soft White Bulbs for Kitchen Bathroom Home Office, 6-PackView deal
3.69$9.9566A195-6Daylight450 lmNewOtherLED Light Bulbs 5000K Daylight, 40 Watt Equivalent 6W A19, 450LM Bright White Light Bulbs, E26 Standard Base, Non-Dimmable Daylight Bulbs for Reading Basement Home Office, 6-PackView deal
3.69$9.9566A195-6Soft white450 lmNewOtherLED Light Bulbs 2700K Warm White, 40 Watt Equivalent 6W A19, 450LM E26 Standard Base, Non-Dimmable Warm Light Bulbs for Bedroom Living Room Dining Room, 6-PackView deal
3.75$13.4988A197-8Daylight450 lmUL listedNewEnergetic LightingE ENERGETIC LIGHTING 40W Equivalent, A19 LED Light Bulb, 5000K Daylight, E26 Standard Base, Non-Dimmable, 5W 450lm, ETL Listed, 8 PacksView deal
3.75$13.4988A197-8Warm white450 lmUL listedNewOther40W Equivalent A19 LED Light Bulb, Warm White 3000K, E26 Standard Base, ETL Listed, 5W 450lm Non-Dimmable LED Light Bulb, 8 PacksView deal
3.84$9.9944A193-4Daylight650 lmNewDEGNJUDEGNJU LED Refrigerator Light Bulb, 40W Equivalent, 120V, Fridge Light Bulb 5000K Daylight White, A15 Appliance Bulb 5.5W for Freezer, 650LM, E26 Standard Base, 120V, Non-Dimmable, 4 PackView deal
3.84$9.9944A193-4Soft white650 lmNewOtherLED Refrigerator Light Bulb 40 Watt Equivalent, 120V Appliance Bulb, Soft White 2700K Fridge Light Bulb, A15 E26 Medium Base Bulb for Freezer, 5.5W, Non-Dimmable, 4 PackView deal
3.88$8.9944A193-4Soft white580 lmNewOtherSmall LED Light Bulbs, 5W LED 40 Watt Equivalent, E26 Base, 2700K 4-PackView deal
3.88$6.9944A193-4Soft white450 lmNewFeit ElectricFeit Electric A19 LED Light Bulbs, 40W Equivalent, Non Dimmable, 450 Lumens, E26 Standard Base, 2700k Soft White, 80 CRI, 10 Year Lifetime, Energy Efficient, 4 Pack, A450/827/10KLED/4View deal
3.89$13.9966A195-6Warm white600 lmNewOtherE26 Led Light Bulbs 40W 50W Halogen Equivalent 600lm AC 120V 6W Warm White 3000K Medium Base Pack of 6View deal
4.34$7.8244A193-4Warm white450 lmNewFeit ElectricFeit Electric A19 LED Light Bulb, 40-Watt Equivalent, 3500K Neutral White, E26 Base, 450 Lumens, 11,000-Hour Lifespan, General-purpose Residential or Commercial Applications, A450/835/10KLED/4, 4-PackView deal
4.42$7.9544A193-4Warm white450 lmUL listedNewGreat EagleGreat Eagle A19 LED Light Bulbs 40 Watt Equivalent - UL Listed - 3000K 40 Watt LED Light Bulbs Soft White, Non Dimmable, Standard Replacement(4 Pack)View deal
4.42$7.9544A193-4Soft white450 lmUL listedNewGreat EagleGreat Eagle A19 LED Light Bulbs 40 Watt Equivalent - UL Listed - 2700K 40 Watt Light Bulbs Warm White, 6W Non Dimmable, Standard Replacement (4 Pack)View deal
4.42$7.9544A193-4Daylight450 lmUL listedNewGreat EagleGreat Eagle A19 LED Light Bulbs 40 Watt Equivalent - UL Listed -5000K 40 Watt LED Light Bulbs Daylight, Non Dimmable 6W, Standard Replacement(4 Pack)View deal
4.42$7.9544A193-4Neutral white450 lmUL listedNewGreat EagleGreat Eagle A19 LED Light Bulbs 40 Watt Equivalent - UL Listed - 4000K 40 Watt Cool White Light Bulbs, Non Dimmable 6W, Standard Replacement(4 Pack)View deal
4.44$7.9944A193-4Neutral white450 lmNewSylvaniaSylvania LED Light Bulb, 40W Equivalent A19, Efficient 6W, Medium Base, Frosted Finish, 450 Lumens, Bright White - 4 Pack (79703)View deal
4.78$2.1511A19—Warm white450 lmNewSatcoSatco 11403 5.8W LED A19 Light Bulb, 40W Replacement, 3000K Warm White, 450 LumensView deal
4.78$4.3022A192Warm white450 lmNewSatcoSatco 11403 Econo LED A19 Light Bulb, 40W Replacement, 3000K Warm White, 450 Lumens (Pack of 2)View deal
4.99$8.9944A193-4Soft white450 lmUL listedNewEnergetic LightingE ENERGETIC LIGHTING 40W Equivalent A19 LED Light Bulb, Soft White 2700K, ETL Listed, E26 Standard Base, Non-Dimmable LED Light Bulb, 4-PackView deal
4.99$8.9944A193-4Warm white450 lmUL listedNewEnergetic LightingE ENERGETIC LIGHTING 40W Equivalent A19 LED Light Bulb, Warm White 3000K, E26 Standard Base, ETL Listed, Non-Dimmable LED Light Bulb, 4-PackView deal
4.99$8.9944A193-4Soft white450 lmNewOtherLED Light Bulbs 40W - 5 Watt Equivalent Energy Efficient, Soft White 2700K, Non-Dimmable, E26 Base for Bedroom, Living Room Lamps - Long-Lasting, 4-PackView deal
4.99$8.9944A193-4Daylight450 lmUL listedNewEnergetic LightingE ENERGETIC LIGHTING 40W Equivalent, A19 LED Light Bulb, 5000K Daylight(Natural White), E26 Standard Base, Non-Dimmable, 450lm, ETL Listed, 4-PackView deal
5.00$9.9944A193-4Soft white500 lmNewOtherA15 LED Bulb 40 Watt Equivalent, 5W LED Light Bulbs, Soft White 2700K Energy Saving Low Watt Light Bulbs,E26 Base Bulb for Home Bedroom(4 Pack)View deal
5.13$9.2344A193-4Soft white450 lmNewSylvaniaSylvania LED Light Bulb, 40W Equivalent A19, Efficient 6W, Medium Base, Frosted Finish, 450 Lumens, Soft White (74079) (Pack of 1, 4 Count Total)View deal
5.27$15.8066A195-6Neutral white500 lmNewOtherA19 5.5Watt, 4200K 6 Pcs 40 Watt Equivalent, LED Light Bulb, 500LM, E26 Base, Non Dimmable, 220 Degree Beam Angle,General Lighting for Home,Office,View deal
5.53$9.9544A193-4Soft white450 lmDimmable UL listedNewGreat EagleGreat Eagle Dimmable LED Light Bulbs, GU24 40 Watt Equivalent, 2700K Warm White A19, 2 Prong Twist-in Light Bulb, 6W 450 Lumens 120V 60Hz, CFL Replacement, UL Listed (4 Pack)View deal
5.53$9.9544A193-4Daylight450 lmDimmable UL listedNewGreat EagleGreat Eagle Dimmable LED Light Bulbs, GU24 40 Watt Equivalent, 5000K Daylight A19, 2 Prong Twist-in Light Bulb, 6W 450 Lumens 120V 60Hz, CFL Replacement, UL Listed (4 Pack)View deal
5.55$9.9944A193-4Daylight450 lmDimmable Energy StarNewLUNOLUNO A19 Dimmable LED Bulb, 5.5W (40W Equivalent), 450 Lumens, 5000K (Daylight), Medium Base (E26), UL & ENERGY STAR (4-Pack)View deal
5.55$9.9944A193-4Soft white450 lmDimmableNewSylvaniaLEDVANCE 40247, Soft White 40 Watt Equivalent, A19 LED Light Bulbs, Dimmable, Color 2700K, Made in The USA with US and Global Parts, 4 Pack, 4 CountView deal
5.55$19.9988A197-8Daylight450 lmNewPhilipsPhilips LED Non-Dimmable A19 Frosted Light Bulb: 450-Lumen, 5000-Kelvin, 5-Watt (40-Watt Equivalent), E26 Base, Daylight, 8-PackView deal
5.55$14.9966A195-6Daylight450 lmNewWestinghouseWestinghouse 5292020 5 Watt (40 Watt Equivalent) A19 Cool White LED Light Bulb, Medium Base, 6 PackView deal
5.55$15.9966A195-6Daylight480 lmDimmable UL listedNewLinkindLinkind A19 LED Light Bulbs Dimmable, 40W Equivalent, E26 Base, 5000K Daylight, 5W 480 Lumens 120V, UL Listed FCC Certified, LED Lights for Bedroom Living Room Home Office, 6 PacksView deal
5.92$15.9966A195-6Soft white450 lmDimmable UL listedNewLinkindLinkind A19 LED Light Bulbs Dimmable, 40 Watt Equivalent, E26 Base, 2700K Soft White, 5W 450 Lumens CRI80+, 120V, UL Listed FCC Certified, LED Lights for Bedroom Living Room Home Office, 6 PacksView deal
5.93$5.3422A192Soft white450 lmNewSylvaniaSylvania LED Light Bulb, 40W Equivalent A19, Efficient 6W, Medium Base, Frosted Finish, 450 Lumens, Soft White - 2 Pack (74077)View deal
6.07$2.7311A19—Not stated450 lmNewWestinghouseWestinghouse Lighting 5292000 5 Watt (40 Watt Equivalent) A19 Cool LED Light Bulb, Medium BaseView deal
6.23$11.9744A193-4Daylight480 lmNewGEGE LED Light Bulb, 40 Watt Eqv, Daylight, A19 (4 Pack)View deal
6.39$23.0088A197-8Soft white450 lmNewOtherA19 LED Light Bulbs 40W Replacement Soft White 8 PackView deal
6.51$23.4588A197-8Tunable450 lmDimmableNewEcoSmartEcoSmart A19 40 Watt Equivalent with Selectable Color Temperature Dimmable LED Light Bulb (8-Pack)View deal
6.61$23.7966A195-6Warm white600 lmNewLuxriteLUXRITE A15 LED Bulb 40W Equivalent, 600LM, 7W, 3000K Soft White (6 Pack)View deal
6.66$17.9966A195-6Soft white450 lmNewTCPTCP LED 40 Watt Equivalent, 6 Pack, A19 Non-Dimmable Light Bulbs, Soft White (2700K)View deal
6.84$18.4866A195-6Soft white450 lmDimmableNewSylvaniaLEDVANCE Sylvania LED TruWave Natural Series A19 Light Bulb, 40W Equivalent, Efficient 5.5W, Dimmable, 450 Lumens, Frosted 2700K, Soft White - 6 Pack (40816)View deal
7.04$10.9944A193-4Daylight390 lmUL listedNewOtherA19 LED Light Bulbs 5W(4 Pack)- 40 Watt Equivalent 6000K Daylight White LED Light Bulbs E26/E27 Base,270 Degree Beam Angle for Home Dining Room Bedroom Living Room,UL Listed,Pack of 4View deal
7.21$12.9844A193-4Neutral white450 lmNewFeit ElectricFeit Electric A19 Enhance LED Light Bulb, 40W EQ, Bright White, 4 PackView deal
7.21$12.9844A193-4Warm white450 lmDimmableNewFeit ElectricFeit Electric A19 LED Light Bulb, 5W (40W Replacement), 3500K Neutral White, E26 Medium Base, Enhance Series, Dimmable, General Purpose Light Bulbs, 17,000-Hour Lifetime, A1940/935CA/FIL/4/GB, 4 PackView deal
7.22$12.9944A193-4Not stated450 lmNewOtherLED Bulb 120V 40W Equivalent Light Bulb, A15 5W LED Bulb 4PackView deal
7.22$26.0088A197-8Soft white450 lmNewGEGE Relax HD Soft White 40W Replacement LED Frosted General Purpose A19 Light Bulbs (8-Pack)View deal
7.36$26.4966A195-6Soft white600 lmNewLuxriteLUXRITE A15 LED Bulb 40W Equivalent, 600LM, 7W, 2700K Warm White (6 Pack)View deal
7.73$20.8866A195-6Soft white450 lmNewWestinghouseWestinghouse 5290020 5 Watt (40 Watt Equivalent) A19 Soft White LED Light Bulb, Medium Base, 6 PackView deal
7.77$13.9944A193-4Soft white450 lmNewPhilipsPhilips LED 417063 Energy Saver Compact Fluorescent T2 Mini-Twister (A19 Replacement) Household Light Bulb: 2700-Kelvin, 9-Watt (40-Watt Equivalent), E26 Medium Screw Base, Soft White, 4-PackView deal
8.32$9.9922A192Daylight600 lmNewLinkindLinkind Led Refrigerator Light Bulbs, A15 Fridge Light Bulbs 40 Watts Equivalent Waterproof, 600LM Appliance Light Bulb 120V Non-dimmable 5W LED Bulbs for Freezer, E26 Base, Daylight 5000K, 2 PackView deal
8.33$14.9944A193-4Soft white450 lmDimmableNewFeit ElectricFeit Electric A19 LED Light Bulb, 5W (40W Replacement), 2700K Soft White, E26 Medium Base, Enhance Series, Dimmable, General Purpose Light Bulbs, 17,000-Hour Lifetime, A1940/927CA/FIL/4/GB, 4 PackView deal
8.33$16.0044A193-4Soft white480 lmDimmable Energy StarNewEcoSmart(4-Pack) EcoSmart LED A19 Dimmable 40W Replacement in Soft White (15,000 Hours, 2700K, 5.6W, Energy Star, E26)View deal
8.53$21.8344A193-4Neutral white640 lmDimmable Energy StarNewEcoSmartEcoSmart 40-Watt Equivalent A19 Dimmable Energy Star LED Light Bulb Bright White (4-Pack)View deal
8.56$5.9911A19—Soft white700 lmDimmableNewUltraluxUltralux A19 LED Bulb, E26, 5W (40W Equiv), 700 Lumens, 2700K, DimmableView deal
8.75$20.9944A193-4Soft white600 lmNewLuxriteLUXRITE A15 LED Bulb 40W Equivalent, 600LM, 7W, 2700K Warm White (4 Pack)View deal
8.75$20.9944A193-4Neutral white600 lmNewLuxriteLUXRITE A15 LED Bulb 40W Equivalent, 600LM, 7W, 4000K Cool White (4 Pack)View deal
8.88$15.9944A193-4Daylight450 lmDimmableNewOther4 Pack R14 LED Bulb 4W E26 Base Mini Reflector Floodlight Light Bulb Dimmable 5000K Daylight - 40W Equivalent - Mini Light Bulbs, Short Light Bulbs, Curio Cabinet Light Bulb, R14 Bulb Flood LightView deal
9.02$25.9966A195-6Warm white480 lmDimmable UL listedNewSunliteSunlite A15 E17 LED Bulb, Intermediate Base Light Bulbs, 6 Watts (40W Equivalent), 480 Lumens, Dimmable, for Ceiling Fan and, Lighting Fixtures, Frosted Finish, ETL Listed, 6 Count, 3000K Warm WhiteView deal
9.74$7.9922A192Daylight410 lmNewOtherA15 Refrigerator Freezer Bulb - 4W 5000K Cool White 40W Replacement - Waterproof E26 Medium Base Non-Dimmable (2 Pack)View deal
9.85$9.8522A192Soft white500 lmNewOtherLED Range Hood Light Bulbs Replacement, 40 Watt Equivalent, LED Appliance Bulb for Refrigerator/Stove Hood/Fridge, 2700K SOFE White, E26 Base, Waterproof, Non-Dimmable, Pack of 2View deal
9.93$23.8366A195-6Not stated400 lmDimmableNewOtherA15 LED Light Bulbs, 4W Dimmable E26 Base, 40W Equivalent, Frosted Glass, 400 Lumens, for Ceiling Fan, Appliance, Refrigerator, 120V AC, 6 PackView deal
9.99$8.9922A192Soft white450 lmNewBSODBSOD G45 LED Light Bulbs with E26 Base | 2700K Warm Soft White, Full Spectrum | 5W Eq 40W Appliance Bulbs for Refrigerator, Table Lamps, Home, Plants, Freezers & Chandelier (2 Warm White Bulbs)View deal
11.09$4.9911A19—Not stated450 lmNewWestinghouseWestinghouse Lighting 5343000 5.5 Watt (40 Watt Equivalent) Omni A19 LED Light Bulb with Medium Base and Color Temperature SelectionView deal
11.46$30.9566A195-6Warm white450 lmDimmableNewSeloraSelora 6-Pack A19 LED Light Bulbs, 4.5W, 40W Equivalent, 3000K Warm White, 450 Lumens, DimmableView deal
12.16$21.8944A193-4Tunable450 lmDimmable Energy StarNewSLEEKLIGHTINGSLEEKLIGHTING A19 40W Equivalent 5.5 Watt LED Bulb, 5 CCT (2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K, 5000K) 450 Lumens, Dimmable, Energy Star, E26 Base - (4 Pack)View deal
12.90$23.9944A193-4Soft white465 lmDimmableNewCreeCree SA19-04627MDFD-12DE26-1-14 Led 40W Replacement A19 Soft White (2700K) Dimmable Light Bulb (4-Pack),View deal
12.98$6.4911A19—Not stated500 lmNewFlasparFlaspar LED Yellow Bug Light Bulbs Outdoor, 40W Equivalent A15 LED BulbView deal
12.99$12.9922A192Soft white500 lmNewOtherLED Appliance Bulb, 40W Equivalent, Range Hood Light Bulbs, Soft White 2700K, 5W 500 Lumens, Non-Dimmable, E26 Base, Refrigerator Light Bulb, A15 Frosted, Pack of 2, Freezer Fridge Light BulbView deal
12.99$12.9922A192Daylight500 lmNewOtherLED Appliance Bulb, 40W Equivalent, Range Hood Light Bulbs, Daylight White 5000K, 5W 500 Lumens, Non-Dimmable, E26 Base, Refrigerator Light Bulb, A15 Frosted, Pack of 2, Freezer Fridge Light BulbView deal
13.15$19.9944A193-4Soft white380 lmDimmableNewOtherF15 4W E26 LED Bulb 40W Equivalent Dimmable Warm White 2700K,4PackView deal
14.18$12.7622A192Soft white450 lmDimmableNewSylvaniaSylvania A19 LED Light Bulb, 5.5W, 40W Equivalent, 13 Year, Dimmable, 450 Lumens. 2700K, Soft White - 2 Pack (74688)View deal
15.31$6.8911A19—Soft white450 lmNewWestinghouseWestinghouse Lighting 4513400 40-Watt Equivalent A15 Soft White LED Light Bulb with Medium Base, SingleView deal
15.81$6.6411A19—Not stated420 lmNewFlasparFlaspar A15 Small LED Refrigerator Light Bulbs, 40W Equivalent Non-DimmableView deal
16.22$8.1111A19—Warm white500 lmNewOtherA15 LED Light Bulb 40W Equivalent 5W, E26 3000K Warm White, Non-DimmableView deal
17.98$8.9911A19—Not stated500 lmNewOtherA15 LED Blue Light Bulbs, 40W Equivalent 5W, E26 Standard Base Non-DimmableView deal
19.14$17.9922A192Soft white470 lmNewTCPTCP RLAS7W27KND2 LED A19 - 40 Watt Equivalent (7w) Soft White (2700K) Non Dimmable Standard Light Bulb 2-PackView deal
28.25$13.5611A19—Daylight480 lmNewWestinghouseWestinghouse 3513800 40W Equivalent Omni A19 Daylight Led Light Bulb with Medium BaseView deal

Price charts

Value map: pack count against price

$0$5$10$15$200510152025Bigger pack, lower price per 1000 lumensPack countPrice per 1000 lumens

Each dot is one listing; 2 are off the chart (larger than 28 bulbs or priced above $20.00/1000 lumens). 85 of 85 listings state a pack count. Among listings at or above the median pack count (4 bulbs), the cheapest is A19 LED Light Bulbs, 40 Watt Equivalent LED Bulbs, Soft White 2700K, 550 Lume... at $1.44/1000 lumens.

How prices are spread

05101520Median $6.07$5$10$15Price per 1000 lumensListings

Half of the 85 listings cost between $4.42 and $8.75 per 1000 lumens; the median is $6.07. Listings in the left-hand bars have a lower price per 1000 lumens than most others in this category.

Price per 1000 lumens by color

$0$5$10$15$20Soft whiteWarm whiteNeutral whiteDaylightNot stated

Warm white has the lowest median ($4.78/1000 lumens) and Not stated the highest ($11.09/1000 lumens). Colors with fewer than 5 listings are left out.

How to choose 40W equivalent LED bulbs

What to look for

  • Look at lumens: a 40 watt equivalent bulb is commonly about 450 lumens, but sellers label differently, so check the Lumens column.
  • Check the color: soft white and warm white are common for bedrooms and hallways.
  • Use the Dimmable filter if the fixture is on a dimmer.
  • Candelabra bulbs are also sold as 40 watt equivalents but are not shown here; see the E12 page.

Who this page suits

People who want a soft, low-brightness bulb for lamps and hallways.

Less useful if

You need more light: see the 60 watt and 100 watt equivalent pages.

40W equivalent price snapshot

Most listed brands

BrandListingsCheapestMedian
Energetic Lighting6$1.83$4.37
Great Eagle6$4.42$4.42
Sylvania6$4.44$5.74
Westinghouse6$5.55$9.41
Feit Electric5$3.88$7.21
Linkind4$3.33$5.74
Luxrite4$6.61$8.05
EcoSmart3$6.51$8.33

Quick facts

  • Middle 80% of prices: $3.69 to $12.99 per 1000 lumens
  • Typical listing: 4 bulbs for $12.76
  • 21 brands with listings here
  • Median lumens per bulb: 450 lm (85 listings state one)
  • 41% are soft white
  • 16% are warm white
  • 8% are neutral white
  • 24% are daylight
  • 25% say they are dimmable
  • 7% come in packs of 12 or more

How 40W equivalent compares

CategoryListingsCheapestMedianvs 40W equivalent
40W equivalent (this page)85$1.31$6.07—
60W equivalent320$0.89$2.92−52%
100W equivalent216$0.85$2.03−67%
A19 (E26)1028$0.85$3.09−49%
All LED bulbs3,125$0.83$5.27−13%

Median price per 1000 lumens across current listings. "vs" shows each row's median against 40W equivalent.

Frequently asked questions

How many lumens is a 40 watt equivalent LED bulb?

Commonly about 450 lumens, though sellers label their own bulbs. The Lumens column shows the figure each listing states.

Do multipacks of 40 watt equivalent bulbs cost less per 1000 lumens?

Often, but not always. The pack-count chart on this page shows the median at each pack size, and the Bulbs column shows the count.

How much do 40W equivalent LED bulbs cost per 1000 lumens?

Across 85 listings, the middle 80% range from about $3.69 to $12.99 per 1000 lumens, with a median of $6.07. Prices change often, so check the current price on Amazon before you buy.

Which of the 40W equivalent LED bulbs has the lowest price per 1000 lumens right now?

At the last update it is 36 Pack A19 LED Light Bulbs, 40 Watt Equivalent Daylight 5000K, E26 Base, Eff..., at $1.31 per 1000 lumens. The lowest price per 1000 lumens is only one input: check the base, the color temperature, whether it dims and the seller on the listing.