PAR16 Light Bulbs

What are PAR16 Bulbs?

An LED PAR16 bulb is an energy efficient spotlight commonly used in retail and commercial lighting applications.  The PAR16 bulb is the smallest light bulb in the PAR series. PAR 16 Bulbs are used to replace antiquated incandescent bulbs in display showcases or in museums. 

LED PAR16 Bulbs are often used in recessed cans and track lights, in hospitality settings, offices, restaurants, and retail display cases. PAR bulbs provide dimmable bright light options that require significantly less energy to operate. Find the best energy efficient LED PAR16 bulb for your needs at Lightingandsupplies.com.

What is a LED PAR Bulb?

An LED PAR Bulb is a highly intensified type of LED light that produces up to 4X the amount of concentrated light than traditional incandescent bulbs.  LED PAR bulbs are energy efficient, cost effective, and require very little maintenance.

LED Par Light bulbs are so versatile that they are the bulb of choice for most LED Downlight, Recessed, and Track Lighting applications. The most common sizes of PAR bulbs vary in size from PAR16, PAR20, PAR30, PAR36, and PAR38. 

LED PAR bulbs provide a dimmable, bright light that requires less energy to operate.  Find the best prices on all your energy efficient LED PAR bulb for every situation here.

What are the Different Shapes & Sizes of PAR Light Bulbs?

"PAR"  is an acronym for "Parabolic Aluminized Reflector", this refers to the shape and design of the light bulb.The commons sizes of PAR lamps are:

1. PAR-16 (PAR16) is 16 eighths of an inch in diameter across the face of the bulb, or 2.0" (25.4mm) Maximum Outer Diameter.
2. PAR-20 (PAR20) is 20 eighths of an inch in diameter or 2.5" (63.5mm) Maximum Outer Diameter.
3. PAR-30 (PAR30) or 30 eighths of an inch in diameter or 3.75" (95.25mm) Maximum Outer Diameter.
4. PAR-36 (PAR36) is 36 eighths of an inch in diameter or 4.50" (114.3mm) Maximum Outer Diameter.
5. PAR-38 (PAR38) is 38 eighths of an inch in diameter or 4.75" (120.65mm) Maximum Outer Diameter.
6. PAR-46 (PAR46) is 46 eighths of an inch in diameter or 5.75" (146.05mm) Maximum Outer Diameter.
7. PAR-56 (PAR56) is 56 eighths of an inch in diameter or 7.00" (177.8mm) Maximum Outer Diameter.
8. PAR-64 (PAR64) is 64 eighths of an inch in diameter or 8.0" (203.2mm) Maximum Outer Diameter. 

What is the Beam Angle for an LED PAR16 Bulb?

The beam angle of PAR 16 bulbs is typically very narrow since it is designed for showcase and display lighting.

Some beam angles will vary depending on the manufacturer. So, be sure to verify which beam angle you need so that you purchase the correct light bulb. Here’s a chart to help:

What do PAR and BR and MR stand for?

PAR stands for “parabolic aluminized reflector” and is best used in settings that require a focused, narrow beam of light. Most PARs do not exceed a beam angle of 45 degrees in most cases. BR stands for “bulged reflector” and is considered a wide-angle floodlight often exceeding 100-degree beam angles. MR means “multi-faceted reflector” and the most narrow of the bulb types mostly used as a spotlight.

Size comparison of PAR vs BR floodlights

It’s actually even easier grasp than you might think. 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. Divide 38/8ths of an inch or 38 divided by 8 which equals 4.75″ in diameter. Check out the comparison chart below. Don’t worry… we’re visual learners too.

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