On our website we refer to our bulbs and string lights as c7 c9 and medium.
Different base sizes light bulbs.
Shop by screw base with our universal bulb finder e26 e27 medium edison 26 mm or 27 mm diameter.
The size of a bulb base is determined by measuring the width of the base in millimeters at its widest point.
The exception is the gu24 base with a double base that requires a type of twist and lock installation.
Vintage light bulbs add a decorative touch to the conventional light fixtures in your home.
Types of light bulbs bases most a shaped lamps have a screw base e12 e17 or e26.
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.
Other decorative light bulbs include candelabra bulbs that complement chandeliers sconces and ceiling fans.
Most of the light bulbs that you buy in stores or online are going to have this kind of base.
The industry uses many terms for the same size.
E26 bulbs are primarily used in north america while e27 bulbs are most.
Therefore a light bulb described as a gu 10 base will feature a 10 millimeter wide base.
Click or tap on a base to view matching bulbs from our catalog.
The ameans arbitrary shapeand the 19means size in diameter 19 8th inches or 2 3 8th inches.
The size of the bulb base appears right next to the base style on the packaging in the form of a number.
Why you buy a15 led bulbs.
C7 e12 candelabra base bulbs.
Typically used for chandelier type fixtures and decorative lighting.
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.
Common bulbs with e26 e27 bases.
This is the most common light bulb base that you can buy and is used in hid cfl ccfl halogen and incandescent light bulbs.
A19 a15 a21 br bulged reflector spotlight and floodlight bulbs.
In technical terms it is an a19 type bulb.
There are many light bulb base sizes available.