Bulb Socket Sizes

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Bulb socket sizes.

Most commonly used r br series bulbs size chart. Ar111 aka par 36 par28. Mr series light bulbs. 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.

Shop ar par series bulbs. Diameter in one eights of an inch. 16 8 2 20 8 2 5 4 3 38 8 4 75 common lengths. 3 8 drive the most versatile and useful drive size for most people.

It is represented in eighths of an inch 1 8. The light bulb size is determined by the maximum overall diameter mod of the bulb s shell. Light bulb socket sizes chart. The 3 most common sockets in the usa are the e12 candelabra e26 medium and the e39 mogul.

The image below compares our g50 bulbs in all three base sizes. An e26 socket most common type has an edison thread interior and is 26 millimeters wide. Usually you want to use with a socket size 12mm or smaller but up to 14mm for low torque applications. The image below compares our g40 and g50 bulbs in c7 and c9 base sizes.

This socket is also referred to as a medium socket. Click or tap on a base to view matching bulbs from our catalog. It is represented in eighths of an inch 1 8. 48226 3 medium base keyless candle socket.