What is the difference between MFL/WFL/NSP?
MFL, WFL, and NSP refer to three types of light beam spread, or the nature of the distribution light produced by a lamp. Deciding between the three types of beam spread will depend upon the type of light spread you need.
The Beam Angle for a light bulb is the angle in degrees at which the light is distributed. Based on the Beam Angle the lamps are divides in two main categories:
Spots and Floods
Spots refer to light bulbs that have narrow angles. They Spot bulb create a circle of light, also known as a hotspot, with a small diameter, which remains very bright over long distances. Spot bulbs are used in stores to highlight a special area or outdoors to illuminate an architectural feature.
Flood refers to light bulbs that have a wider angle. The flood bulbs illuminate a larger area at a shorter distance than Spot bulbs. Floods bulbs are ideal for general illumination in the home, office, or retail spaces.
Please see the beam angle classification below
Description | Code | Typcal MR16 Beam Angle | Typical PAR Beam Angle |
Very Narrow Spot | VNSP | <7 degrees | <15 degrees |
Narrow Spot | NSP | 5-15 degrees | 15-30 degrees |
Spot | SP | 16-22 degrees | 30-60 degrees |
Narrow Flood | NFL | 23-32 degrees | 60-90 degrees |
Flood | FL | 32-45 degrees | 90-120 degrees |
Wide Flood | WFL | 45-60 degrees | 120-160 degrees |
Very Wide Flood | VWFL | >60 degrees | >160 degrees |
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