Light Bulb Base Sizes Us

Also known as edison light bulbs they are distinguished by the antique style filament in the center these types of light bulbs come in a variety of sizes and shapes.

Light bulb base sizes us. Numbers in a bulb code indicate size in millimeters or eighths of an inch. These popular basic screw in light bulb base sizes are e12 e17 and e26. The e just stands for edison while the numbers refer to the width of the. These are known as light bulb codes.

There are many light bulb base sizes but there are three basic sizes for the most common type of screw in light bulb also known as the edison bulb for the man who invented them thomas edison. Fluorescent pin bases miniature bipin medium bipin single pin recessed double contact 4 pin single ended 4 pin 2gx 13 axial twist lock bases 10mm gu10 10mm gx10 24mm gu24 bi pin bases 4mm g4 4mm gu4 4mm gz4 5 3mm g5 3 5mm g5 5 3mm gu5 3 5 3mm gx5 3 5 3mm gy5 3 6 35mm g6 35 6 35mm gy6 35 6 35mm gz6 35 8mm gy8 8 5mm g8 5 9mm g9 9mm g9 pin. Every light bulb has identifying characteristics that are represented by a letter or series of letters and a number. The letter or letters in a bulb code indicate either shape or special features such as reflector type.

E17 intermediate base is in between these two sizes. E12 is the smaller candelabra base. Bulbs with e14 bases are popular in europe and china for chandeliers wall sconces lamps christmas lights restaurant pendant lights ornamental lights residential or commercial string lights sign and marquee lights and night lights. Vintage light bulbs add a decorative touch to the conventional light fixtures in your home.

If you do not see the base type you are looking for give us a call at 800 784 1998 and we can help you locate the correct bulb. 60w equivalent a19 led light bulb soft white 2700k e26 standard base ul listed non dimmable led light bulb 4 pack 4 7 out of 5 stars 78 8 99 8. E14 european edison 14 mm diameter. Other decorative light bulbs include candelabra bulbs that complement chandeliers sconces and ceiling fans.

A further explanation of the light bulb base sizes you can look at the letter number references e12 e17 and e26 to help understand a bulbs base style and size. Common bulbs with e14 bases. The first letter designates the shape or form of the base and the number represents the width of the base normally in millimeters. It s referred to as having a medium or standard base.

Click on any of the illustrations to view a list of bulbs with that light bulb base.