Standard Usa Light Bulb Base

The light bulb base and socket are manufactured in a way that predetermines the light bulb s position in the socket.

Standard usa light bulb base.

Bort c35 ca11 chandelier led light bulbs dimmable 4w equivalent to 40w led candelabra bulbs 2700k warm white e26 standard base led bulbs flame tip c35 ca11 6 pack 4 5 out of 5 stars 181 12 99 12. Click or tap on a base to view matching bulbs from our catalog. E17 intermediate base is in between these two sizes. Light bulb socket sizes chart garage sanctum light bulb types chart lovetoread me light bulb socket sizes chart garage sanctum light bulb base chart four bros lighting chart of light bulb shapes sizes types infographic lighting what is an e12 or e26 light bulb inside the designers studio.

However an e26 bulb can fit in e27 base and an e27 bulb can fit in e26 base without problem. Common bulbs with e26 e27 bases. 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. Bulbs with these base types are available in many different styles.

It s used for nightlight bulbs and sometimes for decorative light bulbs used in chandeliers and over bathroom mirrors. It s referred to as having a medium or standard base. Screw bases 10mm miniature screw e10. The e26 is the standard 120 volt american base.

No matter how the end user places the light bulb base into the socket it will always turn and lock into the same position every time creating a fail safe for the light bulb s operation. The e27 is the european variant and is rated at 220 volts. Screw in bulbs use a base called an edison screw or es base. E12 is the smaller candelabra base.

Light bulb base chart. E26 is 26 mm and the e27 is 27 mm diameter. Globe standard traditional.