How do I know what size Christmas lights to get?
How do I know what size Christmas lights to get?
Simply take the number following the G, split it by 8, then round to the closest inch to get the approximate diameter. G25, for example, is a globe-shaped bulb with a diameter of almost 3 inches, while G15 is a globe-shaped bulb with a diameter of about 2 inches.
What are the standard size of outdoor Christmas lights?
They are generally 1/4 inch in diameter and 5/8 inch tall. C6 lights are the smallest of the strawberry-shaped lights that many consider the “traditional Christmas bulb” shape. The bulbs are generally 3/4 inch in diameter and 1 1/8 inches tall. C7 lights have the same strawberry shape as C6, but are slightly larger.
Which is bigger C6 or C9 Christmas lights?
C9 bulbs have the same shape as C6 and C7 bulbs; however, they are larger, measuring 1 14″ in diameter and 2.5″ tall.
Which is smaller C7 or C9 Christmas lights?
C7 Bulbs are much smaller than the larger C9 Bulb. C-9’s are longer, wider, and fit into a bigger socket. As you can see from the photographs above, the C7 Bulb is usually 2-1/8in in length and 7/8in in width. In comparison, the C9 Bulb measures 2-7/8in in length and 1-1/8in in width.
How do I determine what size exterior light I need?
Divide the height of your front door by 1/3 and 1/4. Look for a light fixture that measures 1/3 to 1/4 the height of your front door. This will give you ample size so the light fixture won’t look diminutive or too big for your house.
What size string lights do I need?
Simply buy string lights that are 2 to 6 feet longer than your linear measurement to create the swag of your choice. It’s always better to have more string length than you need because you can always shorten it by doubling it up on the ends.
