PAR20

A compact directional reflector format used for accent, track and display lighting.

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A compact directional reflector format used for accent, track and display lighting.

How to identify PAR20

PAR means parabolic aluminized reflector. PAR20 has a nominal diameter of 20 eighths of an inch, or 2½ inches.

Common applications

Track heads, small recessed cans, artwork, retail displays, restaurants and compact exterior fixtures when properly rated.

Technologies and base options

PAR20 lamps are available in LED, halogen and incandescent forms and in narrow spot through flood distributions.

Technologies represented in this library: LED, Incandescent, Halogen.

Available base types: E26, E27.

Typical market availability

Technology Common wattage range Typical lumen range Common colour temperatures Common voltage options
LED 5–10 W 400–750 lm 2200K, 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K, 5000K 120V; 220–240V
INCANDESCENT 30–50 W 250–550 lm Approximately 2700K 120V; 220–240V
HALOGEN 35–50 W 350–600 lm Approximately 2800K–3000K 120V; 220–240V

These are representative market ranges, not guaranteed limits. Availability varies by manufacturer, voltage, base, beam, region and product generation.

How to select the correct lamp

Choose the exact base and voltage, then compare beam angle, centre-beam intensity, lumens, colour and environmental rating.

Compatibility and safety

Lumens alone do not describe a directional lamp. Two PAR20 lamps with equal lumens can light an object very differently because of beam angle.

Important: The library describes a lamp format, not a particular product. A shared shape does not guarantee matching voltage, base, dimensions, light distribution or control-gear requirements. Confirm the fixture label and product datasheet, or ask a Bulb World lighting specialist.

Replacement Notes

Choose the exact base and voltage, then compare beam angle, centre-beam intensity, lumens, colour and environmental rating.

Capability Warning

Lumens alone do not describe a directional lamp. Two PAR20 lamps with equal lumens can light an object very differently because of beam angle.

Common Market Options

led
Minimum Wattage: 5 watts
Maximum Wattage: 10 watts
Minimum Lumens: 400 Lumens
Maximum Lumens: 750 Lumens
Common Colour Temperatures 2200K, 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K, 5000K
Common Voltage Options 120V; 220–240V
incandescent
Minimum Wattage: 30 watts
Maximum Wattage: 50 watts
Minimum Lumens: 250 Lumens
Maximum Lumens: 550 Lumens
Common Colour Temperatures Approximately 2700K
Common Voltage Options 120V; 220–240V
halogen
Minimum Wattage: 35 watts
Maximum Wattage: 50 watts
Minimum Lumens: 350 Lumens
Maximum Lumens: 600 Lumens
Common Colour Temperatures Approximately 2800K–3000K
Common Voltage Options 120V; 220–240V
led
Minimum Wattage: 5 watts
Maximum Wattage: 10 watts
Minimum Lumens: 400 Lumens
Maximum Lumens: 750 Lumens
Common Colour Temperatures 2200K, 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K, 5000K
Common Voltage Options 120V; 220–240V
incandescent
Minimum Wattage: 30 watts
Maximum Wattage: 50 watts
Minimum Lumens: 250 Lumens
Maximum Lumens: 550 Lumens
Common Colour Temperatures Approximately 2700K
Common Voltage Options 120V; 220–240V
halogen
Minimum Wattage: 35 watts
Maximum Wattage: 50 watts
Minimum Lumens: 350 Lumens
Maximum Lumens: 600 Lumens
Common Colour Temperatures Approximately 2800K–3000K
Common Voltage Options 120V; 220–240V

These are common market ranges. Exact specifications vary by manufacturer and product

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