European Light Socket Sizes

Common european light bulb bases are e14 e27 ba15d ba22d b22d s15 s15s and s19.

European light socket sizes.

As the name implies these are used mostly in candelabras. The size is a simple measurement of width in millimeters. E type sockets are the most common. All sockets sizes are measured by the diameter of the threaded base of the bulb candelabra sockets e12 are for bulbs that are 12 mm just under 1 2 in diameter.

Almost all of these are made of either phenolic resin or porcelain. Many european bulbs are available in 120 130 volt for use in the european fixtures used in the united states. An e26 socket most common type has an edison thread interior and is 26 millimeters wide. The following provides dimensions of a bulb socket which is helpful if you re trying to match the socket size of a bulb you already have.

Socket sizes explained socket sizes follow a simpler rule of type size. So you will be able to use a bulb that has a candelabra e12 base in your fixture that has a european e14 socket. The e stands for edison and designates a screw type socket. European bulbs are light bulbs that have bases that are commonly found in europe or light fixtures of european design.