How Many Lights Do I Need For My Christmas Tree?

How Many Lights Do I Need For My Christmas Tree?

As the month of December quickly approaches, you may be getting ready to pull out that box of Christmas decorations from the attic or crawl space. As you sort through your Christmas wreaths, ornaments, and LED Christmas lights, you may start to wonder how many lights you’ll need to decorate your tree. This is a common question among homeowners, and there are a few industry standards you can follow to make your holiday decorating go more smoothly. In this blog, we’ll look at some ways to calculate your indoor lighting needs, as well as discuss some popular Christmas lighting options for your home.

How Many Lights Do I Need For An Indoor Christmas Tree?

When it comes to your indoor Christmas tree, you may be wondering how many lights you’ll need to properly decorate it for the holiday season. Depending on the size of your tree, the amount of lights you need will vary. If you want to decorate your tree in a more conservative fashion, consider using 100 mini lights per each vertical foot. If you want your tree to illuminate the entire dining room, consider using 200 mini lights per vertical foot. It’s important to keep in mind that you may not need as many lights if your tree is on the skinny side. Take a look at the chart below to help you determine the proper amount of Christmas lights you’ll need.

 

Tree Height

Mini Lights

5MM LEDs

C7 Bulbs

4’

400

300

25

6’

600

450

50

8’

800

600

100

10’

1000

750

150

12’

1200

900

200

14’

1500

1125

250

20’

2000

1500

480

 

At The Christmas Light Emporium, we’re proud to be a leading provider of LED Christmas lights and holiday decorations online. Whether you’re shopping for C7 LED Christmas Lights or 5MM LED Christmas Lights, we’re confident you’ll find everything you need in our online store!

Popular Christmas Lights For Your Tree

The type of lights you choose for your Christmas tree can make all of the difference when it comes to your indoor holiday decor. Let’s take a look at a few popular lighting options to consider around Christmas below.

C7 LED Christmas Lights

The C7 LED Christmas light is a favorite among homeowners because of its retro appearance and timeless design. Since these lights are fairly large in size (roughly two-inches long) and light output, you won’t need a ton of these light bulbs to light your tree.

C9 LED Christmas Lights

C9 LED Christmas Lights are intended for large or overly dense outdoor trees. Many homeowners will hang these lights on outdoor trees because they produce a high impact light display that may be overwhelming when used on smaller, indoor trees. C9 bulbs and strings can be purchased individually or as a set, with a variety of customization options available.

If you’re shopping for lights to adorn your tree with this holiday season, be sure to visit The Christmas Light Emporium’s large online store today. We offer a unique selection of Christmas lights that will look perfect on your tree!

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