Candelabra sockets are also known as E12 base bulb sockets. They are smaller than the E26 medium sockets and they are commonly used for decorative fixtures.

What size is an E12 socket?

(For example, E12 has a diameter of 12 mm) There are 4 common sizes of screw-in sockets used for line-voltage lamps: Candelabra: E12 (diameter of 12 mm) Intermediate: E17 (diameter of 17 mm) Medium or Standard: E26 (diameter of 26 mm)

How do I know if my bulb is E12?

Size of the Base 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. It’s also known as a candelabra-style bulb. Think of chandeliers, night-lights or candelabra-style lamps with the smaller bulbs to envision an E12 bulb base.