Types of Electrical Outlets You Can Have in the world
Travel adapters and converters are a necessity when traveling internationally with electronic devices.
However, voltage and outlet type vary from country to destination, and the differences between converters, transformers, and adapters too ...
This information on voltage, frequency, plugs, sockets and adapters will help you determine which types you need for your trip abroad.
You’ll find all information on this plug type respective plug category in the following: a picture, a description, and the country in which the type of plug is common.
PLUG TYPE A
Principle
A - This is a plug with two flat parallel prongs. It is used in North America (United States) and in many other countries including Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Jamaica and Venezuela.
PLUG TYPE B
Deputy Principle
B - This is a plug with two flat parallel prongs with a grounding pin. It is used in the same areas as plug A.
PLUG TYPE C
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C - This plug is ungrounded and has two round prongs and can be used in most of the countries in continental Europe.
PLUG TYPE D
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D - This plug is the old British Standard and is used almost exclusively in India. This plug has three larger round pins in a triangular pattern.
PLUG TYPE E
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E - Plug E is similar to C except it is round and has the addition of a female contact to accept the grounding pin in the socket. This is primarily used in France and Belgium.
PLUG TYPE F
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F - Plug F is similar to C except it is round and has the addition of two grounding clips on the side of the plug. This is referred to as "Schuko" style and is used in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway.
PLUG TYPE G
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G - This plug has three prongs (two flat and one rectangular) that form a triangle, and is widely used in Great Britain.
PLUG TYPE H
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H - Primarily used in Australia, this plug has two flat prongs like the type A plug, but they form a V-shape rather than being parallel like A plugs.
PLUG TYPE I
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I - This is the grounded version of the Australian plug, this plug has two flat prongs like the type B plug, but they form a V-shape rather than being parallel like B plugs.
PLUG TYPE J
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J - This plug is similar to I, but not compatible. It is used exclusively in Israel.
PLUG TYPE K
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K - Plug K is similar to C except it is round and has the addition of a grounding pin. This is primarily used in Denmark.
PLUG TYPE L
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L - Plug L is similar to C except it has the addition of a grounding pin. This is primarily used in Switzerland.
PLUG TYPE M
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M - Plug M is similar to C except it has the addition of a center grounding pin. This is primarily used in Italy.
PLUG TYPE N
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N - The plug consists of two pins and a grounding pin that form a triangle. Power pins have insulated sleeves to prevent accidental contact if the plug is partially inserted