Different Light Bulb Base Sizes

Vintage light bulbs add a decorative touch to the conventional light fixtures in your home.

Different light bulb base sizes.

For example a lamp with a medium base or e26 measures 26 millimeters 1 02 inches at its widest point on the base. 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. E26 bulbs are primarily used in north america while e27 bulbs are most. 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 blade 9 5mm g9 5 9 5mm gx9 5 9 5mm gz9 5 12mm g12 bayonet bases miniature bayonet double contact bayonet ba15d single contact bayonet ba15s d.

A19 a15 a21 br bulged reflector spotlight and floodlight bulbs. These small bulbs have a base of 10 mm and are great for lanterns flashlights and decorative optical fiber lights. The size of the bulb base appears right next to the base style on the packaging in the form of a number. Bayonet medium by22d index double contact bayonet wedge bases.

Therefore a light bulb described as a gu 10 base will feature a 10 millimeter wide base. Shop by screw base with our universal bulb finder e26 e27 medium edison 26 mm or 27 mm diameter. Other decorative light bulbs include candelabra bulbs that complement chandeliers sconces and ceiling fans. The following is a list of common basic types presented on a size lamps.

Common bulbs with e26 e27 bases. E11 mini candelabra e12 candelabra. The size of a bulb base is determined by measuring the width of the base in millimeters at its widest point. 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.