What Size Is Br20

ShapeDiameter (inches)ShapeBR202-1/2R16BR303-6/8R20BR384-6/8R30BR405R40

What is difference between BR20 and BR30 bulbs?

The difference between a BR20, BR30, and BR40 is actually the size or diameter of the light bulb. The number represents increments of an 8th of an inch. For example, a BR30 is 30/8ths of an inch or 30 divided by 8 which equals 3.75″ in diameter. The same example applies to a PAR38.

What is BR20 light?

Like all light bulbs, the 20 value represents the diameter of the bulb in 1⁄8 of an inch. Therefore, a R/BR 20 light bulb is 2.5 inches in diameter. R/BR20 LED Replacements B/R20 bulbs are some of the best applications for LED due to their directional nature.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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