Normal Light Bulb Base Size

Light bulbs are identified by the diameter length shape and screw type.

Normal light bulb base size. This is done in the form of letter followed by a number. The following is a list of common basic types presented on a size lamps. A shape light bulb base types. The e in the light bulb size refers to edison the inventor of the screw base light bulb and screw base light bulbs are sometimes called edison light bulbs candelabra bases are mostly used in smaller decorative incandescent cfl and ccfl light bulbs.

At its widest point on the base. In technical terms it is an a19 type bulb. Here is the light bulb socket size chart to help you determine what size do you need your light bulb to be. From top left to bottom right.

A19 a21 a23 refer. The a21 fits into the cabinet which is the e26 socket a base used for normal home lighting. Click or tap on a base to view matching bulbs from our catalog. Light bulb base chart.

It is found on smaller light bulb. You can compare most common e size designations with a thread diameter see the specific light bulb name for that size see what are the most common applications and even see the official standard for light bulbs. 1 888 455 2800 fax 1 508 363 2900. Bulbs with these bases are the most popular of all screw base bulbs.

The intermediate e17 base is not very common. 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. 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. A normal household light bulb is on average a 60 watt light bulb.

Light bulb filament chart. Vintage light bulbs add a decorative touch to the conventional light fixtures in your home. They are commonly used for general lighting in standard light fixtures such as ceiling lights lamps can lights outdoor spotlight and flood light fixtures and. Globe g bulbs have a full round shape and are available in various sizes.

Light bulb shape and size chart. The first letter designates the shape or form of the base and the number represents the width of the base normally in millimeters. The a means arbitrary shape and the 19 means size in diameter 19 8th inches or 2 3 8th inches. Light bulb socket sizes chart.

Types of light bulbs bases. 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.