12/03/2024
The Right LED Floodlight for Every Situation
LED floodlights are a smart choice for companies looking to modernise their outdoor lighting. They consume up to 70% less energy than traditional halogen fixtures and provide high light output with minimal maintenance costs. But how do you choose the right LED floodlight or LED spotlight for your site, façade or garden? And how can you make your newly installed lighting even more efficient? Below you’ll learn how to approach this.
Choose the correct light output for each mounting height
The wattage of an LED floodlight largely determines how much light you get. Guidelines for professional applications:
Mounting height | Recommended wattage | Application |
2–3 metres | 10–20W | Garden, small passages, façade lighting |
3–5 metres | 20–50W | Small parking areas, warehouse entrances |
5–8 metres | 50–100W | Large outdoor areas, loading zones |
8+ metres | 100–200W+ | Logistics zones, industrial sites with high lighting requirements |
Higher mounting heights require more power, but thanks to LED efficiency the energy consumption remains low. Choose fixtures with a high lumen-per-watt ratio to reduce energy costs immediately.
Which beam angle suits your application?
The beam angle determines how broadly the light is distributed.
Beam angle | Use | Feature |
30°–60° | Accent lighting, façades | Focused light on objects |
60°–90° | Driveways, small areas | Balance between width and depth |
90°–120° | Parking areas, business premises | Maximum spread |
For long-distance security applications, a narrower beam is often more effective; for general site lighting, a wider beam works better.
How far does an LED floodlight shine?
The range depends on lumen output and beam angle.
A 50W floodlight (approx. 5,000 lumens) with a 90° beam effectively illuminates around 20–25 metres.
A 100W model easily reaches 30–40 metres.
Do you have specific detection or security zones? Then a floodlight with a motion sensor is ideal — it only switches on when needed, saving additional energy.
Choosing the right LED floodlight begins with the desired light output, mounting height and beam angle. By combining these correctly, you illuminate your premises safely and energy-efficiently. With a few small optimisations, you can get even more performance out of your existing LED spotlights.
