A
US CA MX JP
Type A
Pins: 2
Grounding: No
Current: 15 A
Voltage: 100-127V
Fits: Type A
110V appliances on 220V mains need a step down transformer. 220V to 110V step down transformer →
World Plug & Socket Types
Which plug does each country use, and do you need a voltage converter? 15 plug types that cover the world, with the transformer you need for each.
A
B
US CA MX
Type B
Pins: 3
Grounding: Yes
Current: 15 A
Voltage: 100-127V
Fits: Types A and B
Grounded US 110V appliances need a step down transformer outside North America. 110V step down transformer with RCD →
C
EU most
Type C
Pins: 2
Grounding: No
Current: 2.5-16 A
Voltage: 220-240V
Fits: Type C
Type C is the standard EU plug - most 220V transformers accept it directly. 220V transformers →
D
IN NP LK
Type D
Pins: 3
Grounding: Yes
Current: 5-15 A
Voltage: 220-240V
Fits: Types D and M
India uses 230V mains - imported US 110V appliances need a step down transformer. 230V to 110V transformers →
E
FR BE PL CZ
Type E
Pins: 2
Grounding: Yes
Current: 16 A
Voltage: 220-240V
Fits: Types C, E, F
French 220V sockets - use a step up transformer for 110V appliances. 220V to 110V solutions →
F
EU RU
Type F
Pins: 2
Grounding: Yes
Current: 16 A
Voltage: 220-240V
Fits: Types C, E, F
European 220V standard - 110V US appliances need step down conversion. step down transformer for 220V →
G
GB IE MY SG
Type G
Pins: 3
Grounding: Yes
Current: 13 A
Voltage: 220-250V
Fits: Type G
UK and Middle East 230V - US 110V appliances need a step down transformer. Middle East step down guide →
H
IL PS
Type H
Pins: 3
Grounding: Yes
Current: 16 A
Voltage: 220-240V
Fits: Type H
Israel uses 230V mains - US 110V appliances need a step down transformer. 230V to 110V converters →
I
AU NZ CN AR
Type I
Pins: 2-3
Grounding: Yes (3-pin)
Current: 10 A
Voltage: 220-240V
Fits: Type I
Australia and China 220V - imported 110V gear needs conversion. 220V to 110V transformers →
J
CH LI
Type J
Pins: 3
Grounding: Yes
Current: 10 A
Voltage: 220-240V
Fits: Types C and J
Switzerland runs 230V - US 110V equipment needs a step down transformer. 230V to 110V solutions →
K
DK GL
Type K
Pins: 3
Grounding: Yes
Current: 16 A
Voltage: 220-240V
Fits: Types C and K
Denmark uses 230V - imported 110V appliances need step down conversion. step down transformer →
L
IT
Type L
Pins: 3
Grounding: Yes
Current: 10-16 A
Voltage: 220-240V
Fits: Types C and L
Italy runs 230V mains - US 110V appliances need a step down transformer. 230V to 110V transformers →
M
ZA (old) IN
Type M
Pins: 3
Grounding: Yes
Current: 15 A
Voltage: 220-240V
Fits: Type M
South Africa and India run 230V - US 110V equipment needs step down conversion. 230V to 110V converters →
M2
ZA
Type M2
Pins: 3
Grounding: Yes
Current: 16 A
Voltage: 220-240V
Fits: Type M2
South African 230V mains - imported 110V appliances need a step down transformer. South Africa step down guide →
N
BR ZA
Type N
Pins: 3
Grounding: Yes
Current: 10-20 A
Voltage: 220-240V
Fits: Types C and N
Brazil and South Africa - check local voltage (127V or 220V) before converting. Brazil voltage guide →
Before connecting equipment abroad
A plug adapter only changes the shape - it does not convert voltage. Plugging a 110V appliance into a 220V socket will damage it. Check the appliance nameplate, then use a step up / step down transformer rated for the load. Our transformers ship with US, EU or UK sockets - tell us your market and we will match the plug type.
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