Is H16 and H11 bulb are the same?

H16 bulb: the same as what? Physically, the shape of the H16 bulb is exactly the same as the H11. So, it’s safe to say, that you can install an H11 bulb instead of the H16, and it will fit the socket right.

What bulb is compatible with H16?

Headlight & Fog Light Bulb Cross-Reference Guide – LED | HID | Halogen

Bulb Equivalent to Lighting Technology
H16 (L-shaped) H11, H8, H9 LED, HID and Halogen
H16 (T-shaped) 5202, 2504, PSX24W, PS24W, 5201, 9009 LED, HID and Halogen
H27 None LED, HID and Halogen
H3 64146BC, H3-35W, H3-55W LED, HID and Halogen

What base size is my light bulb?

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. The first letter designates the shape or form of the base, and the number represents the width of the base (normally in millimeters).

Is an E12 base the same as a C7 base?

C7 bulbs are smaller than C9s. They have an E12 candelabra base, the same size as a night light bulb. They are around 1 1/2 inches long and are generally 5 watts for incandescent bulbs. Although that wattage can vary, for most of our clients I use 4 watt C7 bulbs.

What’s the difference between H11 and H16?

The biggest difference between H8, H9, H11, and H16 are both the wattage levels that they run at and whether or not they have a painted-on reflector cap at the top of the glass tube. H16 is most commonly used in fog lights, whereas the H11 is most commonly used in headlights.

What bulbs are the same as H11?

Thankfully, similar to 9005 bulbs, 9006 bulbs can also be used with H11 connectors if you want.

Are medium base bulbs standard?

The most common type of light bulb here in the United States has what is referred to as a “Medium” base or “Standard” base. The word “base” is referring to the threaded part of the light bulb that screws into the socket. A Medium or Standard base light bulb is also referred to as an E26 base light bulb.

What is the difference between H11 and H16 bulbs?

In Japan, the H16 is actually an H11-style bulb, with a standard H11-size base, running at a lower power level. However, in Europe, “H16” was used to refer to the newer tab-lock style 5202 bulb.

What are H16 headlight bulbs used for?

These lamps are common headlight bulb fittings. But according to UN regulation 37, you are free to use them to address any of your lighting needs. You can utilize them as signal lights, brake lights, parking lights, sidelights, and many more. The regulation, in fact, allows you to use your H16 lamps in projector and reflector headlights as well.

What is the difference between 5202 (h16-eu) and 2504 (psx24w) bulbs?

So what is the difference between 5202 (H16-EU) and 2504 (PSX24W) bulb sizes? They are both tab-lock style bulbs, but they have differences in the alignment tabs on the base.