The 16-inch globe serves commercial and municipal lighting projects. You will see this size on street lights, shopping center perimeter posts, and large estate lamp posts. We manufacture these in both acrylic and polycarbonate at our Clearwater, FL facility. Polycarbonate is the better pick for high-traffic areas where vandalism or storm debris is a concern.
Common neck openings for 16" globes include 5.25" and 6" fitter sizes.
Materials and Common Uses
We manufacture 16" globes in both acrylic and polycarbonate. Acrylic offers better light diffusion and a clean appearance. Polycarbonate is the tougher option, rated for higher impact resistance, which matters in areas with storms, falling branches, or vandalism risk. Both materials are UV-stabilized to resist yellowing over years of sun exposure.
Common uses for the 16" size include commercial post-top lights, municipal street lighting, and large residential fixtures. If you are not sure which diameter fits your fixture, our sizing guide walks you through measuring your post housing and neck opening. You can also browse our full lamp post globes and acorns collection to compare sizes side by side, or check our accessories for fitter necks and mounting hardware.
