How many lights do you need for a 7 foot tree?
“A good rule of thumb is 100 lights for every foot-and-a-half of tree,” according to Lowe's. But Better Homes & Gardens recommends using three 100-light sets for every foot of a tree's height.
"So an easy, general rule to remember is that for each foot of your tree, you'd want to use one strand of lights.
For a basic look our number one rule is at least 100 bulbs per 1ft of tree – so that would mean a 6ft tree needs a minimum of 600 LEDs. For a fuller look, you can add as many lights as you want but we recommend upwards of 700 for a 6ft tree.
Use this equation to learn how to wrap a tree with lights: 4'H trunk / 3" spacing = 16 x 2' circumference = 32' of lighting. 3'L branch / 3" spacing = 12 x 6" circumference = 6' of lighting per branch. Total lighted feet will be approximately 56' for the trunk and four branches.
| Tree Height | Average Number of Strands | Strands for a Brighter Tree |
|---|---|---|
| 4 feet | 4 strands or 400 lights | 5 strands or 500 lights |
| 5 feet | 5 strands or 500 lights | 6 strands or 600 lights |
| 6 feet | 6 strands or 600 lights | 7 strands or 700 lights |
| 7 feet | 7 strands or 700 lights | 8 strands or 800 lights |
How Many Lights Do I Need For A 7ft Tree? We recommend 15 metres of lights for a 6ft Christmas tree, but if you have space for a larger tree, for every extra foot of height simply add another 5 metres of lights. So for a 7ft tree, we would suggest using 20 metres of lights.
A 6 foot Christmas tree will need at least 128 pieces, a 7 foot Christmas tree will need at least 196 decorations, and an 8 foot Christmas tree will need a minimum of 212.
You want your Christmas tree to be the focal point in the room, right? But you don't want to overdo it. A tree that's too cluttered with lights will be overbearing, while a tree without enough lights will seem sparse.
We recommend as a guide you use approx 30 lights per foot in height of your Christmas Tree. For example, a 4ft. Christmas tree should have 120 Christmas tree lights, 5ft. tree 150 lights, 6ft tree 180 lights and a 7ft tree 210 lights.
Once you have identified the best approach for your space, simply measure out the design on the ground. Be sure to add two to six feet for every run to give it a natural look.
How many C6 lights do I need for a 7 foot tree?
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Bulb Style and Spacing.
| Tree Height | 5MM, G12, M5, or C6 Bulb Shapes | C7 or C9 Bulb Shapes |
|---|---|---|
| 6′ – 7′ Slender | 210 – 350 | 150 – 225 |
| 6′ – 7′ Full | 420 – 630 | 225 – 325 |
Once you have identified the best approach for your space, simply measure out the design on the ground. Be sure to add two to six feet for every run to give it a natural look.
We recommend as a guide you use approx 30 lights per foot in height of your Christmas Tree. For example, a 4ft. Christmas tree should have 120 Christmas tree lights, 5ft. tree 150 lights, 6ft tree 180 lights and a 7ft tree 210 lights.
| Tree Size | Lights Needed |
|---|---|
| 3 - 4 Foot | - 100 Lights |
| 4 - 5 Foot | - 200 Lights |
| 5 - 6 Foot | - 360 Lights |
| 6 - 7 Foot | - 480 Lights |
