E26 Bulb Base Size

Light bulb shapes similar to identifying a base size light bulbs use a letter number reference to reflect the shape and size of a light bulb.

E26 bulb base size.

If you see a metallic base with screw threads approximately 1 inch in diameter you most likely have an e26 bulb. It s used for nightlight bulbs and sometimes for decorative light bulbs used in chandeliers and over bathroom mirrors. Numbers in each code refer to the bulb s diameter in one eighths of an inch. Bulbs with these base types can be used interchangeably as there is only a 1 millimeter difference in base size.

E26 e27 medium screw 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. An e26 bulb therefore is any bulb or lamp that utilizes the e26 cap or base for mounting and electrical contact. E26 is the size of most light bulbs used in the u s.

E12 is the smaller candelabra base. Screw in bulbs use a base called an edison screw or es base. For example our 11s14 bulb has an e26 base the e refers to the style which is an edison screw in and the 26 means it has a 26 mm base width. E26 refers to the type and size of the base the part that goes into the light socket.

E refers to edison which is the type of screw in style base people in the united states are most familiar with. It s referred to as having a medium or standard base. For example a light fixture with an e26 bulb socket will require an e26 base bulb to work with. E26 bulbs are primarily used in north america while e27 bulbs are most popular in europe.

E26 is the american standard socket for e26 base bulbs rated for 120v. 26 refers to 26 mm across. E17 intermediate base is in between these two sizes. Click or tap on a base to view matching bulbs from our catalog.

Most common base type. Shoppers of led light bulbs often confuse the specifications for base type e26 or e27 and bulb shape a19. E26 and e27 e26 sockets can be used with european standard e27 base bulbs. Depending on their size these bulbs can be used in applications ranging from chandeliers wall sconces and pendant lights to basement and garage troffer light fixtures.

You can most instantly recognize an e26 bulb by looking at the bottom or non light emitting side of the bulb. Bulbs with these bases are the most popular of all screw base bulbs.