It s the diameter of the screw base in millimeters so an e12 light bulb has an edison screw base that s 12 millimeters in diameter.
E12 light bulb base.
The 12 portion of the base name refers to the size of the base.
The first letter designates the shape or form of the base and the number represents the width of the base normally in millimeters.
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A further explanation of the light bulb base sizes you can look at the letter number references e12 e17 and e26 to help understand a bulbs base style and size.
It s also known as a candelabra style bulb.
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It s sometimes used for desk lamps and appliance bulbs but is not as common.
Bulbs with e12 bases are commonly used for decorative applications such as chandeliers wall sconces christmas lights restaurant pendant lights ornamental lights residential or commercial string lights and night lights.
Light bulb base chart.
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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 fluorescent pin bases.
It s used for nightlight bulbs and sometimes for decorative light bulbs used in chandeliers and over bathroom mirrors.
Common bulbs with e12 bases.
Many bulbs with these bases are designed to mimic the look of a candle flame.
E12 is the smaller candelabra base.