Fluorescent Light Sizes Inches

The most commonly used household bulb is the a 19.

Fluorescent light sizes inches.

The most common form of fluorescent lamp is a straight tube. Per t2 t12 t17 the number indicates the tube diameter in 1 8 inches e g. A fluorescent bulb length can go up to 96. The t stands for tubular and the number is a measurement of the diameter in 1 8 increments.

Find the lightbulbs shape you re looking for with this visual chart detailed illustrations of bulb shapes include a19 mr16 par and linear fluorescent tubes. Fluorescent pin bases miniature bipin medium bipin single pin recessed double contact 4 pin single ended 4 pin 2gx 13 axial twist lock bases 10mm gu10 10mm gx10 24mm gu24 bi pin bases 4mm g4 4mm gu4 4mm gz4 5 3mm g5 3 5mm g5 5 3mm gu5 3 5 3mm gx5 3 5 3mm gy5 3 6 35mm g6 35 6 35mm gy6 35 6 35mm gz6 35 8mm gy8 8 5mm g8 5 9mm g9 9mm g9 pin blade 9 5mm g9 5 9 5mm gx9 5 9 5mm gz9 5 12mm g12 bayonet bases. Their outside diameter which is measuring the circle from one end to the other comes in four options 6 8 12 and 16 inches. Fluorescent circline tubes are typically 1 and 1 8 of an inch in diameter.

There is no industry standard for the length or wattage of t4 tube lights. The diameter of the tube is described in eighths of an inch as it is for incandescent lamps so a fluorescent lamp 1 inch in diameter eight eighths is a t8. T4 tubes are the smallest of the fluorescent bulb sizes at only 4 eighths of an inch 0 5 in. So a bulb with a 1 diameter would be a t8 eight 1 8 increments.

Sizes range from t2 to t17. Their size is what makes t4 lights popular for under cabinet lighting purposes and accent lighting for displays or a staircase. Color temperature kelvins reference guide. Shop fluorescent circline lamps common fluorescent applications by lamp type.

The letter indicates the shape of the bulb and the number relates to the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. Whereas t16 t26 t38 indicates the tube diameter in approximate millimeters. Also be aware of your lamp s length.