What does H8 mean on a bulb?

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Category	Filaments	Remarks
H4	2	Similar US bulb: HB2 (9003) 12V: ECE approved Luminous flux: 1,650 / 1,000 lm ±15% (H4 envelope with P45t base available for classic cars)
H7	1	12V: ECE approved Luminous flux: 1,500 lm ±10%
H8	1	12V: ECE approved Luminous flux: 800 lm ±15%
H8B	1

What bulbs are compatible with H8?

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

Bulb	Equivalent to
H8	H11, H9, H16 (L-Shaped)
H9	H11, H8, H16 (L-Shaped)
HB2 (Dual-Beam)	H4, 9003, 9003EB/XV/CB/SU/ST
HB3	9005, H10, 9040, 9055, 9140, 9145, 9150, 9155

Are H8 and H9 bulbs the same?

In terms of aftermarket bulbs, yes H11, H9, and H8 are all the same bulbs as they share the same base and shape!

Is H8 same as H11?

H8 and H11 are very close. H8 bulbs will fit in H11 housing. They might take a little effort or tweaking but they are 98% close.

Which is brighter H8 or H11?

They fit perfectly with only a slight modification — and the difference in brightness was well worth the small effort. The H8 bulbs are 35 watts with an unimpressive 712 lumen rating. The H11s are 55 watts with a 1250 lumen rating.

What’s the difference between H8 and H11 bulbs?

The H8 bulbs are 35 watts with an unimpressive 712 lumen rating. The H11s are 55 watts with a 1250 lumen rating. Initially I was concerned about the wattage difference possibly causing the wiring or the fixtures to over heat.

Are H11 H9 and H8 the same?

No, just tried this on an 18 Pathfinder because everything I saw, too, said H11, H8, & H9 were same. Tabs from the H11 will NOT fit the openings of am H9. So disappointed because I now have to cancel my h11 order. 1 of 1 found this helpful.

What is the difference between H7 and H8 bulbs?

H7 bulbs are for the fogs in 1996-2000 E39’s (rectangular fogs). H8’s are used for fogs in 2001-2003 models (round fogs).

Can you use H11 instead of H8?

The top tab on the H11 needs to be ground down to match the width of the H8. The plug ends are identical so no mods needed there.