E26 Light Bulb Base Sizes

E26 is the size of most light bulbs used in the u s.

E26 light bulb base sizes.

E12 is the smaller candelabra base. It s used for nightlight bulbs and sometimes for decorative light bulbs used in chandeliers and over bathroom mirrors. Screw bases 10mm miniature screw e10 11mm miniature candelabra e11 12mm candelabra e12 14mm european e14 17mm intermediate e17 26mm medium e26 27mm european medium e27 39mm mogul e39. This base was developed by thomas edison for the first light bulbs and is still in use today.

For a short time early on these mini lights were manufactured using e5 screw bases. The reason it s useful to know both the shape and base is because you can t just ask for one of these and get the bulb you re looking for. 1 888 455 2800 fax 1 508 363 2900. You can find led bulbs that fit that description here or other types of bulbs here.

So the light bulb that most of us have used in our homes here in the states is an a19 bulb with an e26 base. E17 intermediate base is in between these two sizes. E26 bulbs are primarily used in north america while e27 bulbs are most popular in europe. G14 led bulbs in ceiling light fixture g30 led bulbs in bathroom vanity g30 led filament bulb in porch light fixture g16 gold tint led filament bulbs in ceiling light fixture.

Click or tap on a base to view matching bulbs from our catalog. Christmas lights use various base sizes e17 for c9 bulbs e12 for c7 bulbs e10 for decades old series wired c6 bulb sets in the u s and an entirely different wedge base for t1 mini lights. E26 e27 medium screw base. Feit electric 300 watt equivalent corn cob high lumen daylight 5000k hid utility led light bulb 1 bulb model c4000 5k ledg2 hdrp view the led hid bulbs.

Most common base types. It s referred to as having a medium or standard base. G11 g14 g16 g50 g60 g25 g80 g30 from top left to bottom right. Below is an example of an led downlight that uses an e26 plug for its electrical connection.

Bulbs with these bases are the most popular of all screw base bulbs. An e26 designation only refers to its base or contact point with the lampholder. Screw in bulbs use a base called an edison screw or es base.