How Many Lights Should Go on a Standard Christmas Tree?
- Both the Better Homes and Gardens and the Pick Your Own Christmas Tree websites agree that a well-lit tree generally requires about 100 lights for every foot of height on the tree. For example, a 10-foot tree would require 1,000 lights.
- The Christmas Light Source notes that the larger the size of the Christmas lightbulbs the fewer are needed on a tree. For example, a tree decorated with C7 bulbs, which are approximately an inch in length, will need slightly fewer than half as many bulbs as a tree decorated with mini lights.
- While 100 bulbs per foot is a good rule of thumb measurement, decorators should also take into account the thickness of their tree, with a fuller tree likely needing more lights, and their own personal preferences. Some people prefer more lights for a more "twinkly" effect, while others prefer a subtler scheme.
