Product Description Sold by the foot, our Side View Flexible LED Strip Light's low profile allows use in many discreet locations. The depth of the Side View strip is a mere 0.05 inches, while the depth is less than a quarter of an inch, so it will fit virtually anywhere, with a 3M adhesive backing that permits easy mounting. The flat-style 12V LEDs cast light sideways at a 130 degree angle from the strip surface. The Flexible LED Light is designed to cast no shadows and lights evenly and consistently. At just over 1 Watt per foot, this LED fixture's low energy consumption means saving money and electricity, and also translates to an elimination of electrical shock and fire danger. The flexible design and high intensity of LED strip lighting makes it ideal for: floorboard and stairway lighting cove, closets and interior lighting display, exhibit, and picture frame lighting kitchen cabinet lighting project lighting close task lighting For your convenience, Flexible LED Light Strips are sold by the foot, so you can order the exact amount you need. These strips can be powered in a few different ways, depending on the number of strips and the length of each strip. Due to voltage drop-off--that is, the loss of power due to resistance in an electrical wire which causes the light to fade at a certain point--the maximum continuous length of a given strip is 32.5 feet (10 meters). In other words, every 32.5 foot section of strip must have its own connection to a power source. For sections of 15 feet or less, simply connect the strip to our and . Our will power up to 41 feet. These strips are extremely energy-efficient, as they use only 1.44 watts of energy per foot, and extremely long-lasting: the life of each strip is a whopping 50,000+ hours! This translates to a $6 per foot operating cost, and that's if they are left on all year! That means that this Flexible LED Light Strip will pay for itself within one year. And, like all Elemental products, this light strip holds the prestigious ROHS certificate, which ensures that no environmentally harmful components were used in manufacturing.