You can most instantly recognize an e26 bulb by looking at the bottom or non light emitting side of the bulb.
What does g25 bulb mean.
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The number that accompanies the t is used to identify the diameter of the base in increments of 1 8 inch.
Alternately incandescent globe light bulbs are found in ceiling suspended pendants where the bulb seen from below becomes part of the overall effect.
The names of light bulb shapes are denoted with a letter which describes the shape and a number which indicates the size.
So a t2 bulb and a t3 bulb are shaped the same way.
The overall length may vary a little but the basic shape of the light bulb will be the same.
Examples of bulb shapes.
A g25 bulb for example has a 3 12 inch diameter.
The main difference between br and par is the focus.
So a g16 5 lamp would be a round lamp that is 2 1 16 in diameter 16 5 x 1 8.
25 8 3 1 8 diameter.
Br tend to be more spread out whereas the pars can be much more focused like the mr16s.
If you see a metallic base with screw threads approximately 1 inch in diameter you most likely have an e26 bulb.
E26 e27 medium screw base.
21 8 2 5 8 diameter.
G11 g14 g16 g50 g60 g25 g80 g30.
How do you know what bulb shape you have.
These bulb types provide a lot of light high number of lumens lux and are typically higher wattage bulbs.
Find the light bulb base type you re looking for with this visual chart detailed illustrations of general bases fluorescent bases and specialty halogen base types.
The letters used aren t really abbreviations.
The number following the g indicates the diameter of the bulb in 1 8 inch increments.
19 8 2 3 8 diameter.
The only difference being in the numbers attached to the identifying letters.
An e26 bulb therefore is any bulb or lamp that utilizes the e26 cap or base for mounting and electrical contact.
A19 is your common incandescent light bulb often used in table lamps.
Bt15 br40 par 38 t4 g25 a19 and so on.
For example an a19 light bulb has a maximum diameter of 19 8 of an inch or 2 375 inches.
This means that a t2 light fits into a 2 8 or 1 4 inch socket while a t3 may be more difficult to fit due.
15 8 1 7 8 diameter.
The 16 5 tell you how many eighths of an inch in diameter the glass part is of the bulb.
Most common base types.