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United States of America vs United Kingdom

Power plug and voltage comparison — are they compatible? ⚡

🔌 Adapter Required
Plug Types
Type AType BType A, B
Voltage120V
Frequency60Hz
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Plug Types
Type GType G
Voltage230V
Frequency50Hz
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Compatibility Check ✓

Plug Types

Adapter needed

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Voltage

Different voltage

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Frequency

Different frequency

⚠️ Different Plug Types

United States of America only: Type A, B

United Kingdom only: Type G

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You'll need an adapter

United States of America (Type A/B) and United Kingdom (Type G) use different plug shapes.

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