Standard E26 Standard Light Bulb Base Sizes

E26 sockets can be used with european standard e27 base bulbs.

Standard e26 standard light bulb base sizes.

Our shoppers of led light bulbs often confuse the specifications for base type e26 or e27 and bulb shape a19. 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. Comzler frosted a15 led bulbs 6 watts soft white light 2700k 60 watts globe light bulb equivalent e26 standard screw base a15 g45 shape led appliance bulb refrigerator 6 pack check latest price on amazon.

E26 is the size of most light bulbs used in the u s. However e27 sockets are rated for 220v. The bulbs have right hand threaded metal bases caps which screw into matching threaded sockets lamp holders. E14 17mm intermediate e17 26mm medium e26 27mm european medium e27 39mm mogul e39 fluorescent pin bases miniature bipin medium bipin single pin recessed double contact 4 pin single ended 4 pin 2gx 13 axial.

Globe standard traditional. Light bulb socket sizes chart. 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. The term e26 refers to a light bulb s cap or base the bulb component that allows for both electrical and mechanical contact.

Common bulbs with e26 e27 bases. Both types are interchangeable and some light fixtures refer to these sockets as e26 e27. Light bulb base chart. It s referred to as having a medium or standard base.

E26 mes in north america e27 es in europe. It was developed by thomas edison patented in 1881 and was licensed in 1909 under general electric s mazda trademark. 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 vanity lights. Click or tap on a base to view matching bulbs from our catalog.

Therefore the voltage compatibility of bulb and light fixture must be checked. 1 888 455 2800 fax 1 508 363 2900. Here is the light bulb socket size chart to help you determine what size do you need your light bulb to be. Bulbs with these base types are available in many different styles.

E17 intermediate base is in between these two sizes.