Different Sizes Of Light Bulb Bases

These are the most common light bulb bases you ll find in the home.

Different sizes of light bulb bases.

The same size as a standard household bulb. C7 e12 candelabra base bulbs. Medium e26 bulbs e27 in europe. E26 bulbs are primarily used in north america while e27 bulbs are most.

Types of light bulbs bases most a shaped lamps have a screw base e12 e17 or e26. C9 e17 intermediate base bulbs. For example a lamp with a medium base or e26 measures 26 millimeters 1 02 inches at its widest point on the base. Modern light bulb bases.

The following is a list of common basic types presented on a size lamps. This light bulb base is not very common and most often found on much smaller bulbs. Typically used for chandelier type fixtures and decorative lighting. Historically known as the old christmas light bulb size.

Light bulb base chart. Click here to save and print what is the difference between light bulb bases. The most familiar is the edison screw base found on most. There are tens of unique bases for light bulbs.

Types of light bulb bases find the light bulb you need using this visual light bulb base chart and detailed illustrations of general light bulb bases fluorescent bases and specialty halogen base types. Shop by screw base with our universal bulb finder e26 e27 medium edison 26 mm or 27 mm diameter. 10mm miniature screw e10 11mm miniature candelabra e11 12mm candelabra e12 14mm european e14 17mm intermediate e17 26mm. In some older light bulb catalogs bases are referred to as caps e11 miniature candelabra e26 medium screw e39 mogul screw ex39 mogul exclusionary ba15d double contact bayonet ba15s single contact bayonet fa8.

The industry uses many terms for the same size. Common bulbs with e26 e27 bases. Twist lock bases.