Key takeaway: This is a complete SMD LED model cross-reference table covering mainstream packages—0603, 0805, 1206, 3528, 5050, 5730 and more—with full parameters: dimensions, power, brightness, voltage, and current. Bookmark this page and consult it directly during selection.
1. LED Model Cross-Reference Table (SMD Series)
| LED Model |
Size (mm) |
Power (W) |
Forward Voltage VF (V) |
Forward Current IF (mA) |
Brightness (mcd) |
Beam Angle |
Typical Applications |
| 0201 |
0.6×0.3 |
0.02 |
2.8-3.2 |
5 |
10-30 |
120° |
Ultra-miniature devices |
| 0402 |
1.0×0.5 |
0.04 |
2.8-3.2 |
20 |
50-150 |
120° |
Smart watches, TWS earbuds |
| 0603 |
1.6×0.8 |
0.06 |
1.8-3.4 |
20 |
80-300 |
120-140° |
Appliance indicators |
| 0805 |
2.0×1.25 |
0.08 |
1.8-3.4 |
20 |
150-500 |
120-140° |
Backlight / indicators |
| 1206 |
3.2×1.6 |
0.12 |
1.8-3.4 |
20 |
300-1000 |
120-140° |
Instrument backlighting |
| 1210 |
3.2×2.5 |
0.15 |
2.8-3.4 |
20-60 |
500-1500 |
120-140° |
Automotive displays |
| 3528 |
3.5×2.8 |
0.06-0.2 |
2.8-3.4 |
20 |
500-2000 |
120-140° |
LED strips, light boxes |
| 3020 |
3.0×2.0 |
0.06 |
2.8-3.4 |
20 |
400-1500 |
120° |
Backlight modules |
| 5050 |
5.0×5.0 |
0.2 |
2.8-3.4 |
60 |
1000-5000 |
120-140° |
RGB strips, ambient lighting |
| 5630 |
5.6×3.0 |
0.5 |
2.8-3.4 |
150 |
2000-6000 |
120° |
Lighting fixtures |
| 5730 |
5.7×3.0 |
0.5 |
2.8-3.4 |
150 |
3000-8000 |
120° |
Bulbs, panel lights |
| 2835 |
2.8×3.5 |
0.2-1.0 |
2.8-3.4 |
60-300 |
1000-10000 |
120° |
General lighting |
| 4014 |
4.0×1.4 |
0.2 |
2.8-3.4 |
60 |
800-2500 |
120° |
Panel lights, downlights |
| 7030 |
7.0×3.0 |
1.0 |
2.8-3.4 |
300 |
5000-15000 |
120° |
High-power lighting |
2. How SMD LED Model Numbers Work
SMD LED model numbers are named after the package dimensions: length × width in hundredths of an inch:
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0603 = 0.06 in × 0.03 in = 1.6mm × 0.8mm
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0805 = 0.08 in × 0.05 in = 2.0mm × 1.25mm
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1206 = 0.12 in × 0.06 in = 3.2mm × 1.6mm
💡 Memory tip: the first two digits are the length (in 0.01 in), the last two are the width (in 0.01 in).
3. Parameter Comparison by LED Color
| Color |
Dominant Wavelength (nm) |
Forward Voltage VF (V) |
Typical Brightness (mcd) |
| Red |
620-625 |
1.8-2.2 |
80-500 |
| Orange |
600-610 |
2.0-2.2 |
100-600 |
| Yellow |
585-595 |
2.0-2.2 |
100-600 |
| Green |
520-525 |
2.8-3.4 |
150-1000 |
| Blue |
460-465 |
2.8-3.4 |
100-800 |
| White |
— |
2.8-3.4 |
200-10000 |
| Warm white |
2700-3200K |
2.8-3.4 |
200-10000 |
| Cool white |
6000-6500K |
2.8-3.4 |
200-10000 |
| Pink |
— |
2.8-3.4 |
100-500 |
4. FAQ
Q1: Is the power rating in the cross-reference table fixed?
A: No. LED power scales with drive current. A 0603 at its standard 20mA draws about 0.06W; at 10mA it drops to 0.03W. Over-driving increases power but accelerates lumen depreciation.
Q2: Which is brighter, the 5730 or the 2835?
A: At the same current, the 5730 is usually brighter than the 2835 because of its larger emitting area. However, a 2835 can reach higher brightness at higher current (e.g., 1W drive). Always compare the luminous flux (lm) figures in the datasheet.
Q3: Can a 5050 package be made in white?
A: Yes. The 5050 holds three chips: all three can be white chips (high-brightness white 5050), or one red + one green + one blue for RGB full color. A white 5050 is usually brighter than a single 2835, though its efficacy is slightly lower.