Lamp Base Sizes

Lamp base measurement and lamp.

Lamp base sizes.

Jul 17th 2018 sam. General scale of lamps overall lamp and table measurements. The large mogul bases found on higher wattage incandescent and hid bulbs are e39. The following is a list of common basic types presented on a size lamps.

The letter indicates the shape of the lamp and the number relates to the diameter of the lamp in eighths of an inch. Types of light bulbs bases most a shaped lamps have a screw base e12 e17 or e26. The lamp should not be more than 1 5 times taller than the surface it is sitting. Here is the light bulb socket size chart to help you determine what size do you need your light bulb to be.

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. Lamp base height and lamp shade width. Most edison base bulbs are called single contact because there is one contact button at the center of the base. Used for decorative lighting chandeliers 120 volt multiple christmas lights c9 1 2 size.

1 888 455 2800 fax 1 508 363 2900. For example a lamp with a medium base or e26 measures 26 millimeters 1 02 inches at its widest point on the base. Screw bases 10mm miniature screw e10 11mm miniature candelabra e11 12mm candelabra e12 14mm european e14 17mm intermediate e17 26mm medium e26 26mm medium skirted 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 twist lock bases. The reference ruler at left illustrates the most commonly used household lamp an a19.

Choose a shade with a diameter within two inches of the lamp s base length.