Ansi Anslg C78.21-2011

ANSI_ANSLG C78.
21-2011
Revision and redesignation of ANSI C78.21-2003
American National Standard
—Incandescent lamps:
PAR and R Shapes

ANSI_ANSLG C78.21-2011
American National Standard
Approved: August 9, 2011 Secretariat: American National Standard Lighting Group
—Incandescent lamps:
PAR and R Shapes
™ 2011 by American National Standard Lighting Group

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Table of Contents
Foreword……………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Part I General Information……………………………………………………..…… 5
1 Scope……………………………………………………………………....…… 5
2 Normative References…………………………………………………..…….. 5
3 Definitions and abbreviations.……………………………….…………..…… 6
4 Lamp designations…………………………………………………………..… 7
5 Bulb designations……………………………………………………………… 7
6 Bulb finish……………………………………………………………….……… 8
7 Beam photometry and classification……………………………….……… 8
8 Lamp drawings……………………………………….………………………... 8
9 Electrical characteristics. …………………………………………………….. 9
10 Requirements……………………………………………………………….….. 9
11 Information on luminaire design……………………………………………... 10
Part II Lamp Classes…………………………………………………………..…….. 13

Table 1 Standard Lamp Classes with PAR and R Bulbs…………………….…… 15
Part III Lamp Space Drawings………………………………………………….…… 23
Part IV Product Drawings……………………………………………………………. 43
Annexes……………………………………………………………………………………. 50
Annex A Informative References……………..…………………………………..…… 52

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Foreword (This foreword is not part of American National Standard C78.21-2011.)

Suggestions for improvement of this standard should be submitted to the Secretariat
C78 American National Standard Lighting Group, 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1752,
Rosslyn, VA 22209.
This standard was processed and approved by the Accredited Standards Committee on
Electric Lamps, C78, and its Work Group 78WG01. Committee approval of the standard
does not necessarily imply that all committee members voted for that approval.
For the reader’s convenience, redline markings are provided for those items that have
changed since the last edition of this standard.
As an example (but not limited to this), new electrical requirements have been added,
i.e. Section 10.5, and others not listed here. Substantial changes have been added to
Table 1 as well—specifically, additions of the new bulb and base types.
The reader should refer to Part III – Lamp Space Drawings – to see technical and
editorial changes made to many of the figures.
Figure C78.21-250 is a new drawing for the PAR38 (PAR121) G12.7 Medium Side
Prong Base.
Amendment / Change CDV RV

Revision and Consolidation CDV 78_4287 RV 78_4288
Andy Jackson, Chair, C78

Jaime Huizar, Technical Coordinator
Randolph N. Roy, ANSLG Secretariat
Matt Clark, Senior Editor

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PART I General Information

1 Scope
This standard provides physical and electrical characteristics of the group of

incandescent lamps that have PAR and R bulb shapes. Lamps with clear,
frosted, and lens end bulbs, with clear and prescription lenses, and with various
reflector coatings are covered. Lamps covered in this standard may contain
either of two basic types of light sources; an incandescent filament or a tungsten
halogen inner bulb. Sunlamps and heat lamps of the R type are included.
Lamps with discharge arc tubes are not included.
Other groups of incandescent lamp standards are affected by this revision.

Please see the normative paragraph below referencing 78.20, 78.22, and
78.23.
At the time of issuance of this standard there was no comparable standard

published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
1.1 Important Patent Disclaimer
It is possible that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. When this document was approved for publication, ANSLG did not
know of any patent applications, patents pending, or existing patents. ANSLG
shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
2 Normative references
The following standards contain provisions, which through reference in this text
constitute provisions of this American National Standard. At the time of
publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to
revision, and parties to agreements based on this American National Standard
are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions
of the standards indicated below.
ANSI C78.20-2003, American National Standard for Incandescent Lamps - A, G,

PS and Similar Shapes with E26 Medium Screw Bases
ANSI C78.22-1995, American National Standard for Incandescent Lamps - A, G,

PS and Similar Shapes with E39 Mogul Screw Bases
ANSI C78.23-1995, American National Standard for Incandescent Lamps -

Miscellaneous Types

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ANSI C78.30-1997, Procedure for Use in Preparation of Incandescent Lamp

Space Drawings1
ANSI/IEC C78.60360-2002, Standard Method of Measurement of Lamp Cap

Temperature Rise
ANSI_ANSLG C78.60432:1-2007, Incandescent Lamps - Safety Specifications -

Tungsten Filament Lamps for Domestic and Similar General Lighting Purposes -
Part 1
ANSI_ANSLG C78.60432:2-2007, Incandescent Lamps - Safety Specifications -

Tungsten Halogen Lamps for Domestic and Similar General Lighting Purposes -
Part 2
ANSI C78.379-2006, Method for the Classification of the Beam Patterns of

Reflector Lamps
ANSI C79.1-2002, Nomenclature for Glass Bulbs Intended for Use with Electric
Lamps
ANSI_ANSLG C81.61-2009, Specifications for Bases (Caps) for Electrical Lamps
ANSI_ANSLG C81.63-2009, Gauges for Electrical Bases and Lampholders
IESNA LM-20-1994, IESNA Approved Method for Photometric Testing of

Reflector-type Lamps2
IESNA LM-45-2000, IESNA Approved Method for Electrical and Photometric

Measurements of General Service Incandescent Filament Lamps
IESNA LM-54-1999, IES Guide to Lamp Seasoning
3 Definitions and abbreviations
In addition to bulb and base codes that are defined in the referenced standards,
some terms common to the industry are utilized in this standard and used in
Table 1.
3.1 MOL (Maximum Overall Length): Distance along the lamp axis from
eyelet solder to top or face of bulb.
3.2 LCL (Light Center Length): Distance from the reference plane (eyelet
solder for screw bases) to the center of the light-emitting filament of the lamp.
1
Available from the American National Standard Institute
2
Available from the Illuminating Engineering Society

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3.3 Class: A grouping of like lamps having the same rated wattage, bulb
shape, base, MOL, and bulb finish, including two or more voltage ratings within a
voltage range. Each line item in Table 1 is a class.
3.4 Voltage range: A series of rated voltages related to commonly available

supply lines. A footnote to Table 1 lists several common voltage ranges that
apply to classes of lamps in this standard.
3.5 Rated wattage: Wattage marked on lamp. See IESNA LM-45 for
measurement of wattage.
3.6 Rated voltage: The voltage marked on the lamp. If lamps are marked
with a range voltage it shall be interpreted that they are appropriate for use on
any line voltage within that range. Consult manufacturer’s catalog to determine
design voltage.
3.7 Base temperature rise: The surface temperature rise above ambient
temperature of a standard test lampholder fitted to the lamp, when measured
according to the standard method. Maximum base temperature rise limits apply
to base-up burn position at which maximum temperature rise occurs unless
lamps are restricted to other burn positions by their manufacturers. See
ANSI/IEC C78.60360 for method of measurement.
3.8 Service: The field of most common application for a given lighting source.
Service indicated in this standard is not necessarily the only application.
“Spotlight" and "floodlight” are generic terms only used to describe either spot or
flood light service.
4 Lamp designations
This standard does not place any control over lamp designations. Incandescent
reflector lamps are generally designated by wattage, bulb type, and voltage
ratings. Additional codes may be applied by lamp manufacturers. See lamp
manufacturers’ catalogs for more detailed information.
5 Bulb designations
Bulb designations used in this standard are defined in ANSI C79.1 and used in
Table 1. Since the traditional eighth-inch sizes have long been utilized in some
lamp designations, they are so used in this standard. The metric equivalents are
shown in parentheses.
Certain bulbs are noted in Table 1 with "BR" and “ER” designations, which are
used by most manufacturers. These are the same as "RB" and "RE" bulb
designations in ANSI C79.1.

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PAR is a designation that means “parabolic aluminized reflector” mostly applied

to pressed hard glass, two-part (lens and reflector) reflector lamps. Some R-
lamps are also made with hard glass, so noted in Table 1. PAR16 compact
reflector lamps made with ceramic enclosures are also listed. Other R-lamps are
made with soft glass, and soft glass is implied unless otherwise noted.
6 Bulb finish
6.1 Reflector
Bulbs used in PAR and R lamps usually have an internal metallic coating on the
reflector section of the bulb for directing a light beam out through the lens.
Sometimes dichroic coatings are used in the reflector section of the bulb, for
selective transmission of infrared energy through that area.
6.2 Lens
Only those R lamps with clear, inside-frosted, and lens end lens sections are
considered in this standard unless otherwise noted. Similarly, PAR lamps with
clear lenses, stippled patterns, or molded prescriptions are considered. Colored
coatings are not covered unless specifically noted.
7 Beam photometry and classification
See IESNA LM-20 for method of photometry testing of reflector lamps. See ANSI
C78.379 for information on classification of beam patterns.
8 Lamp drawings
8.1 Lamp space drawings in part III
For each bulb-base-MOL category, lamp space drawings in Part III of this
standard show the maximum limits of the space that may be occupied by any
part of the bulb. A typical bulb shape is shown as a dashed line within that
maximum space. The space shown shall accommodate the longest and shortest
lamps with maximum bowl and neck diameters and maximum bulb eccentricity.
These drawings were prepared in accordance with the lamp space drawing
procedures in ANSI C78.30.
The following general conditions apply to the construction of these space

drawings:
a. Straight lines are used as much as possible to simplify the space outlines. All
compromises with the actual space are in excess of the actual space required.
b. All excursions of a lamp bulb are shown relative to a fixed-position base.

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c. Bulb eccentricity with respect to the base axis is a combination of allowances

for angular tilt (skewness) and lateral displacement (true eccentricity). An
eccentricity angle of 3 degrees applies generally to incandescent lamps unless
special applications require tighter limits.
d. The base contact-making gauge for each type of base controls the space near
the rim of the base in the base-to-neck transition zone.
e. All dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise specified.
f. Most figure numbers shown in the figures and in Table 1 relate directly to old
American National Standards for that category. For instance, Figure C78.21-
254 is derived from the superseded Standard, ANSI C78.254-1966.
8.2 Product drawings in part IV
A different situation occurs with those lamps that are not held in place by the
base to lampholder fit. These rim-mounted PAR lamps are held in place at a
seating plane on the bulb, and the terminals provide only electrical continuity, not
mechanical stability for the entire lamp. Drawings of such lamps are product
drawings and not lamp space drawings. They define the dimensions of finished
lamps. Their positions and space requirements are determined by the rim-
holding devices of their luminaires.
9 Electrical characteristics
The values of lamp voltage, current, and wattage shown in Part II are those
nominal values that apply after the lamps have been seasoned. See IESNA LM-54
for guidelines on lamp seasoning.
10 Requirements
10.1 Screw bases and special gauges shall be as described in ANSI C81.61
and C81.63.
10.2 Individual lamps shall satisfy limits for MOL that apply to their class as
shown in Table 1.
10.3 All finished lamps shall have controlled dimensions, bulb size, and
eccentricity such that they occupy a space within dimensions shown in the
appropriate lamp space drawing in Part III.
10.4 Finished lamps of the rim-mounted type shall comply with the dimensions
shown in the product drawings in Part IV.

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10.5 The average base temperature rise of samples of a lamp of any specific
rated voltage shall meet the values specified in ANSI_ANSLG C78.60432:1.
10.6 See ANSI_ANSLG C78.60432:1 for other safety requirements for tungsten
filament reflector lamps, and see ANSI_ANSLG C78.60432:2 for other safety
requirements for tungsten halogen reflector lamps.
11 Information on luminaire design
Certain lamp types listed in Table 1 have characteristics, which restrict their
applications. In addition, lamp manufacturers may have issued caution notices
or instructions that indicate restrictions in the application of PAR and R lamps.
Observe the following information and the manufacturers' notices.
11.1 Burning position

Certain incandescent lamps are designed for operating only in specific burning
positions, and misapplication could cause overheating.
11.2 Lampholder temperature

Some of the lamps specified in Table 1 can exhibit base temperatures that are
high enough to cause deterioration or damage to some lampholder materials.
Those lamps should be used only in lampholders or connectors designed to
withstand higher temperatures.
11.3 Base temperature

The lamp manufacturers may provide information that some lamps specified in
Table 1, when used in certain luminaires, could generate enough heat to weaken
the lamps’ basing cement, even when the lampholders can withstand the heat.
Those lamps shall be used only in luminaires designed to maintain the proper
temperature of the bases.
11.4 Bulb temperature

Some lamps covered by this standard operate at such high bulb temperatures
that contact between the bulb and a foreign object could shatter the bulb. Avoid
such contacts.
11.5 Heat in beam

Some lamps covered by this standard emit sufficient heat in their beam patterns
to damage materials close by that are flammable or susceptible to heat damage.
Avoid lamp operation near such materials.
11.6 Moist conditions

Metal parts of certain PAR and R lamps may become a shock hazard when
moisture is present. De-energize the circuits before touching these lamps.

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11.7 Protective screen

Use of a protective screen to protect persons may be advisable for some lamps.
11.8 Shielding
Tungsten halogen inner bulbs operate at high temperature and internal gas
pressure above atmospheric pressure. Consequently, a bulb could shatter.
Certain lamps may also emit some amount of ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, a
suitable protective shield, screening technique, or both shall be used with the
luminaire to protect people and surroundings from both hazards.
An integral outer envelope, surrounding a tungsten halogen inner bulb, may

satisfy this shielding requirement. See the lamp manufacturers instructions.
11.9 Accessory equipment

Certain lamps may not perform satisfactorily if accessory equipment or parts of a
luminaire are attached to or touch them.
11.10 Exposure limitation

Due to the amount of energy emitted by certain lamps, such as sunlamps, the
times of exposure of persons working near them may have to be limited.
11.11 Protection
Many of the lamps covered in this standard have hard glass bulbs and can
withstand the outdoor environment. Others, due to higher wattage input and
hotter bulb temperature, cannot be used outdoors without additional protection
provided by an appropriate luminaire.
11.12 Special luminaires

Lamps of the cool-beam type are suitable for use only in luminaires specifically
designed for those lamps.

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PART II - Lamp Classes

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Table 1 - Standard Lamp Classes Using PAR and R Bulbs (Note 4)
Lamp Maximum
Overall Length
Line Voltage Bulb Base (MOL) Figure Figure
No. Wattage (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) mm inches Number Location Service
1 25 A R14(R44) E17 65.1 2-9/16 C78.21-265 Part III Spot, floodlight

(Note 6)
2 40 A PAR16(PAR51) E26 84.0 3-5/16 C78.21-279 Part III Halogen spot, floodlight
(ceramic)
3 40 A PAR30(PAR95) E26 95.3 3-3/4" C78.21-276 Part III Halogen spot, floodlight
(hard glass,
short neck)
4 40 A PAR38 E26/50x39 135.0 5-5/16 C78.21-238 Part III Halogen spot, floodlight
(PAR121)
(hard glass)
(ceramic)
(hard glass,
short neck)
(PAR121)
(hard glass)
(hard glass)

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Lamp Maximum
Line Voltage Bulb Base Overall Length Figure Figure
No. Wattage (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) (MOL) Number Location Service
mm inches
(hard glass,
Short neck)
(hard glass,
Long neck)
13 50 12V PAR36 Screw 69.9 2-3/4 C78.21-264 Part IV Spot, floodlight
(PAR114) terminal (Note 6)
(hard glass)
14 50 A BR30(BR95) E26 136.5 5-3/8 C78.21-266 Part III Spot, floodlight
15 50 A ER30(ER95) E26 161.9 6-3/8 C78.21-267 Part III Spot, floodlight
(PAR121)
(hard glass)
(PAR121)
(hard glass)
(ceramic)
(hard glass,
short neck)
20 60 A PAR38 E26/50X39 135.0 5-5/16 C78.21-238 Part III Halogen spot, floodlight
(PAR121)
(hard glass)

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Lamp Maximum
mm inches
21 60 A PAR38 G12.7 109.5 4-5/16 C78.21-250 Part IV Halogen spot, floodlight
(PAR121)
Side prong
(hard glass)
24 65 A PAR38 E26/50X39 135.0 5-5/16 C78.21-238 Part III Halogen spot, floodlight
(PAR121)
(hard glass)
(PAR121)
Side prong
(hard glass)
(PAR121)
(hard glass)
27 75 A PAR16 E26 84.0 3-5/16 C78.21-279 Part III Halogen spot, floodlight
(PAR51)
(ceramic)
(Note 5)
(hard glass,
short neck)
31 75 A PAR30(PAR95) E26 120.7 4-3/4 C78.21-275 Part III Spot, floodlight
(hard glass,
long neck)

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Lamp Maximum
mm inches
32 75 A BRL38 E26 147.6 5-13/16 C78.21-278 Part III Spot, floodlight
(BRL121)
33 75 A PAR38 E26/50x39 135.0 5-5/16 C78.21-238 Part III Spot, floodlight
(PAR121)
(hard glass)
(PAR121)
(hard glass)
(PAR121)
Side prong
(hard glass)
(PAR121)
(hard glass)
(hard glass)
(PAR121)
(hard glass)
(PAR121)
(hard glass)

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Lamp Maximum
mm inches
(PAR121)
Side prong
(hard glass)
(PAR121)
(hard glass)
43 100 12V PAR38 G12.7 109.5 4-5/16 C78.21-250 Part IV Halogen spot, floodlight
(PAR121)
Side prong
(hard glass)
45 120 A BRL38 E26 147.6 5-13/16 C78.21-278 Part III Spot, floodlight
(BRL121)
(PAR121)
(hard glass)
(PAR121)
Side prong
(hard glass)
50 150 A PAR38 E26/50x39 135.0 5-5/16 C78.21-238 Part III Cool Beam spot,
(PAR121) floodlight
(hard glass)
(PAR121)
(hard glass)
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Lamp Maximum
mm inches
(PAR121)
Side prong
(hard glass)
(Note 5)
54 200 A PAR46 G12.7 101.6 4 C78.21-258 Part IV Spot, floodlight
(PAR146) (Note 6)
(hard glass)
(PAR121)
(hard glass)
56 250 A R40(R127) E26/53x39 187.3 7-3/8 C78.21-236 Part III Infrared
(Note 6)
(hard glass) (Note 6)
58 250 A BR40(BR127) E26 166.7 6-9/16 C78.21-237 Part III Infrared
(Note 6)
59 250 A BR40(BR127) E26 174.6 6-7/8 C78.21-256 Part III Infrared
60 275 A R40(R127) E39 196.9 7-3/4 C78.21-269 Part III Sunlamp

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Lamp Maximum
mm inches
63 300 A PAR56 GX16d/12 127.0 5 C78.21-259 Part IV Spot, floodlight
(PAR178) (Note 6)
(hard glass)
(Note 6)
67 500 A PAR64 GX16d/31 152.4 6 C78.21-263 Part IV Spot, floodlight
(PAR203) (Note 6)
(hard glass)
NOTES:
1 Common lamp voltage ratings for voltage code A are 120V, 115-125V, 125V, and 130V.
2 Standard lens finishes are clear, inside frost, lens end, stippled, and prescription. Reflector sections have an internal metallic or dichroic coating. See Section 5.
3 Common American terminology for the base codes are E17 for intermediate screw base, E26/24 for medium screw base, E26/50x39 and E26/53x39 for
skirted medium screw bases, E39 for mogul screw base, G12.7 for medium side prong, G16d/12x52 for mogul end-prong, G16d/32x52 for extended mogul
end-prong, and screw terminal.
4 For Maximum base temperature rise limits, the values in ANSI_ANSLG C78.60432:1 apply. See also Clauses 3.7 and 10.5.
5 Lamps no longer available in USA.
6 R14, PAR36, PAR46, PAR56, PAR64, Infrared reflectors, Sunlamp reflectors and R40 hard glass lamps >300 watts do not have a maximum base
temperature rise requirement.
7 For lamps with intermediate wattage values, the requirement of the next higher value shown applies.

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PART III - Lamp Space Drawings

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145.0 DIA.
122.0 R
3.5
187.3 49°
45°
45.0 DIA.
66.0 71.0
51.6
26.8
28.2
40.4
Bulb: R40(R127)
Base: E26/53x39, Special Skirted Medium Screw
Overall Length: 187.3 (7-3/8 in.) max
171.5 (6-3/4 in.) min
Eccentricity: 3º maximum
All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.
Figure C78.21-236

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144.0 DIA.
127.5 R
166.7
47°
48.0 DIA.
45° 3.0
49.0
39.5
24.4
28.2
Bulb: BR40(R127)
Base: E26/24, Medium Screw
150.8 (5-15/16 in.) min
All dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise specified.
Figure C78.21-237

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135.0 DIA.
254 R
135.0 54°
48.8
26.8
28.2
40.4
Bulb: PAR38 (PAR121)

Base: E26/50x39, Skirted Medium Screw
127.8 (5-1/32 in.) min
Eccentricity: 3º Maximum
Figure C78.21-238

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75.0 DIA.
65.9 R
46.5°
100.0
33.0 DIA.
3.0
45°
45.0
35.0
24.4
28.2
Bulb: R20(R63)
Overall Length: 100.0 (3 15/16 in.) max
90.5 (3-9/16 in.) min
Figure C78.21-254

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145.0 DIA.
R127.1
184.2
51°
4.1
56° 47.0 DIA.
58.0 60.0
40.6
43.2
Bulb: R40(R127)
Base: E39/41, Mogul Screw
168.3 (6-5/8 in.) min
Figure C78.21-255

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145.5
R127.1
174.6
45°
3.8 48.0 DIA.
45°
53.0 47.5
24.4
28.2
Bulb: BR40 (BR127)

158.8 (6-1/4 in.) min
Figure C78.21-256

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145.0 DIA.
R127.1
193.7
49°
3.8 46.0 DIA.

45°
66.6 69.0
54.0
26.8
28.2
40.0
Bulb: R40(R127)
Base: E26/53x39, Special Skirted Medium Screw
177.8 (7 in.) min
Figure C78.21-257

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49.0 DIA.
R35.5
2.0
51°
65.1 45°
77°
29.6
22.2 15.2 27.0
24.0 DIA.
16.7
Bulb: R14 (R44)

Base: E17/20, Intermediate Screw
59.0 (2-5/16 in.) min
Figure C78.21-265

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108.5 DIA.
R117.6
136.5
54°
43.1 DIA.
45° 1.1
46.7
24.4 19.1
28.2
Bulb: BR30 (BR95)

123.8 (4-7/8 in.) min
Figure C78.21-266

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R127.0 111.0 DIA.
161.9
56°
41.5 DIA.
45° 2.8
54.5
35.0
24.4
28.2
Bulb: ER30(R95)
149.2 (5-7/8 in.) min
Figure C78.21-267

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30°
144.0 DIA.
R125.0
187.3
154.0
5.5
56°
45°
63.0
32.5
24.4
28.2
Bulb: ER40(R127)
171.5 (6-3/4 in.) min
Figure C78.21-268

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52.0
R3.0
R13.0
R53.0
145.0 DIA.
18.0
R127.1
196.9
184.2
51°
4.0
56° 47.0 DIA.
58.0 60.0
40.6
43.2
Bulb: R40(R127)
Base: E39/41, Mogul Screw
168.3 (6-5/8 in.) min without protrusion
NOTES
1 This lamp does not have to include an extra dimple on top of the bulb
2 All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.
Figure C78.21-269

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108.5 DIA.
889 R
120.7 54°
45°
46.7
24.4
43.1 DIA.
28.2
Bulb PAR30 (PAR95) long neck

Base E26/24, Medium Screw
Maximum overall length 120.7 (4-3/4 in.)
Minimum overall length 109.2 (4-5/16 in.)
Eccentricity 3º maximum
All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise noted
Figure C78.21-275

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163 R 106.0 DIA.
95.3
95.0
45°
24.4
28.2
Bulb PAR30 (PAR95) short neck

Figure C78.21-276

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73.0 DIA.
161 R
52°
88.9 45°
38.0
24.4
37.0 DIA.
28.2
Bulb PAR20 (PAR63)

Maximum overall 88.9 (3-1/2 in.)
length
Minimum overall 73.0 (2-7/8 in.)
length
Figure C78.21-277

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127 R
138.4 DIA.
147.6
50°
45°
44.0
24.4
46.0 DIA.
28.2
Bulb BRL38 (BRL121)

Figure C78.21-278

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R133.4
55.8 DIA.
60°
84.0 45°
45.9
24.4
45.9 DIA.
28.2
Bulb PAR16 (PAR51)

Notes: Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise noted
Figure C78.21-279

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PART IV - Product Drawings

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Standard Dimension Nearest Metric Equivalent

Labels in (inches) (millimeters)
Drawings Min. Max. Min. Max.
A 4.64 5.11 118.0 130.0
C 0.165 0.390 4.19 9.9
D 0.220 0.507 5.6 12.8
E 4.32 4.49 109.7 114.0
G 3.72 4.31 94.5 109.5
J 3.15 3.70 80.0 94.0
L 0.086 0.282 2.18 7.16
M 0.140 0.256 3.56 6.50
α 35° Approx 35° Approx

NOTE
The spacing and basic design of the G12.7 base contacts are similar to the folded blade
construction of a two pole, two wire attachment plug shown in UL817 and ANSI/NEMA
WD6. See these documents for other contact design options.

Base: G12.7, Medium Side Prong
Max. Overall Length: 109.5mm (4-5/16in)
Figure C78.21-250

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A
B
C
HOLDING LEDGE
D SEATING PLANE
G
E
N
J
SEATING
M PLANE

A 5.6 5.7 142.2 144.8
B - 5.26 - 133.7
C - 0.92 - 23.4
D 0.49 0.53 12.5 13.5
E - 5.1 - 129.5
G - 4.0 - 101.6
J - 2.75 - 69.9
L 0.415 0.440 10.54 11.18
M 0.135 0.165 3.43 4.19
N 0.030 Nominal 0.76 Nominal
NOTE
The spacing and basic design of the G12.7 base contacts are similar to the folded blade
construction of a two pole, two wire attachment plug shown in UL817 and ANSI/NEMA
WD6. See these documents for other contact design options.

Base: G12.7, Medium Side Prong
Max. Overall Length: 101.6mm (4.0 in)
Figure 78.21 – 258

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A
B
C
HOLDING LEDGE
D SEATING PLANE
E α
G
β
J
BOTTOM VIEW
M L
P P
A 7.000 7.031 177.80 178.59
B - 6.687 - 169.85
C - 1.15 - 29.21
D 0.460 0.540 11.68 13.72
E - 6.380 - 162.05
G - 5.000 - 127.00
J - 3.500 - 88.90
L 0.516 0.575 13.11 14.61
M 0.105 - 2.67 -
P 0.475 0.525 12.07 13.34
α 99o30’ 100°30' - -
β 69° 71° - -
θ 129o30’ 130o30’ - -

Base: GX16d/12, Mogul End-Prong
Max. Overall Length: 127.0mm (5.0 in.)
Figure C78.21 - 259

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A
B
C S
HOLDING LEDGE
D
SEATING PLANE
E
G
F
L
α
α
H
LOCATING LUG
SPACING

A 7.970 8.100 202.44 205.74
B 7.660 7.690 194.56 195.33
C - 1.305 - 33.15
D 0.885 0.975 22.48 24.77
E - 7.040 - 178.82
F - 7.620 - 193.55
G - 6.000 - 152.40
H - 1.816 - 46.13
L 0.550 0.575 13.97 14.61
S 0.090 Nominal 2.3 Nominal
α 119.5° 120.5° - -
NOTES:
1 This dimension applies 0.015 inch (0.38 mm) above the retaining flange.
2 The holding ledge is normally a plane surface of 3/32 inch (2.38 mm) minimum flat. In some lamps
the ledge is slightly curved. Use seating plane rather than holding ledge for controlling lamp aim.
Base: GX16d/31, Extended Mogul End-Prong
Overall Length: 152.4mm (6.0 in.) max.
Figure C78.21-263

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A
B
S
C HOLDING LEDGE
D SEATING PLANE
G
E
J

A 4.360 4.460 110.74 113.28
B - 4.050 - 102.87
C - 0.59 - 15.0
D 0.485 0.565 12.32 14.35
E - 3.85 - 97.8
G - 2.75 - 69.9
J - 1.625 - 41.3
L 0.415 0.440 10.54 11.18
M 0.135 0.165 3.43 4.19
N 0.030 Nominal 0.76 Nominal
S 0.078 0.140 1.98 3.56

Base: Screw Terminals
Max. Overall Length: 69.9mm (2.75 in)
Figure C78.21-264

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ANNEXES

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Annex A
Informative References
ANSI_ANSLG C81.62-2009, Electric Lampholders3
ANSI/NEMA WD 6-2002, Wiring Devices - Dimensional Requirements
ANSI/UL 153-2006, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard for Safety - Portable

Electric Luminaires4
UL 496-2006, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard for Safety - Edison Base

Lampholders
UL 817-2007, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard for Safety - Cord Sets and
Power Supply Cords
UL 1598-2006, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard for Safety - Luminaires
3
Available from the American National Standard Institute.
4
Available from Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
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American National Standard

PAR and R Shapes

American National Standard

Approved: August 9, 2011 Secretariat: American National Standard Lighting Group

PAR and R Shapes

™ 2011 by American National Standard Lighting Group

American Approval of an American National Standard requires verification

The existence of an American National Standard does not in

The American National Standards Institute does not develop

CAUTION NOTICE: This American National Standard may be

Printed in the United States of America

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Part I General Information……………………………………………………..…… 5

Part II Lamp Classes…………………………………………………………..…….. 13

Part III Lamp Space Drawings………………………………………………….…… 23

Part IV Product Drawings……………………………………………………………. 43

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Foreword (This foreword is not part of American National Standard C78.21-2011.)

Amendment / Change CDV RV

Andy Jackson, Chair, C78

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PART I General Information

This standard provides physical and electrical characteristics of the group of

Other groups of incandescent lamp standards are affected by this revision.

At the time of issuance of this standard there was no comparable standard

1.1 Important Patent Disclaimer

ANSI C78.20-2003, American National Standard for Incandescent Lamps - A, G,

ANSI C78.22-1995, American National Standard for Incandescent Lamps - A, G,

ANSI C78.23-1995, American National Standard for Incandescent Lamps -

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ANSI C78.30-1997, Procedure for Use in Preparation of Incandescent Lamp

ANSI/IEC C78.60360-2002, Standard Method of Measurement of Lamp Cap

ANSI_ANSLG C78.60432:1-2007, Incandescent Lamps - Safety Specifications -

ANSI_ANSLG C78.60432:2-2007, Incandescent Lamps - Safety Specifications -

ANSI C78.379-2006, Method for the Classification of the Beam Patterns of

ANSI_ANSLG C81.61-2009, Specifications for Bases (Caps) for Electrical Lamps

ANSI_ANSLG C81.63-2009, Gauges for Electrical Bases and Lampholders

IESNA LM-20-1994, IESNA Approved Method for Photometric Testing of

IESNA LM-45-2000, IESNA Approved Method for Electrical and Photometric

IESNA LM-54-1999, IES Guide to Lamp Seasoning

3 Definitions and abbreviations

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3.4 Voltage range: A series of rated voltages related to commonly available

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PAR is a designation that means “parabolic aluminized reflector” mostly applied

7 Beam photometry and classification

8.1 Lamp space drawings in part III

The following general conditions apply to the construction of these space

b. All excursions of a lamp bulb are shown relative to a fixed-position base.

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c. Bulb eccentricity with respect to the base axis is a combination of allowances

e. All dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise specified.

8.2 Product drawings in part IV

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11 Information on luminaire design

11.1 Burning position

11.2 Lampholder temperature

11.3 Base temperature

11.4 Bulb temperature

11.5 Heat in beam

11.6 Moist conditions

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