The plugs of the world, from A to O.

Type A

NEMA 1-15

Ungrounded100-127V

Type A is a two-pin ungrounded plug with flat parallel blades. It's one of the most common plug types in North America, Central America, and parts of Asia. The plug was originally developed in the United States in 1904 by Harvey Hubbell II.

Type B

NEMA 5-15

Grounded100-127V

Type B is a three-pin grounded plug with two flat parallel blades and a round grounding pin below them. It's the standard grounded plug throughout North America, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and parts of Central America. This plug type operates at 120V and has largely replaced the ungrounded Type A for safety reasons in most household and commercial applications. The grounding pin provides essential protection against electrical faults and is required by modern electrical codes for most appliances and devices.

Type C

Europlug

Ungrounded220-240V

Type C is the most widely used plug type in the world, known as the Europlug. It features two round pins (4.0-4.8mm diameter, 19mm length) and is used throughout Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa. It's designed for low-power devices up to 2.5 amps and operates on both 220-240V systems. The plug's universal design allows it to fit into most European socket types, making it incredibly versatile for travelers. However, it lacks an earth connection, so it's only suitable for Class II double-insulated appliances.

Type D

Old British plug

Grounded220-240V

Type D is an old British standard plug with three large round pins arranged in a triangular pattern. While phased out in the UK, it remains the dominant plug type in India, Nepal, and some African countries.

Type E

French plug

Grounded220-240V

Type E is the French standard plug featuring two round pins and a hole that accepts the grounding pin protruding from the socket. It's used in France, Belgium, Poland, and several other countries.

Type F

Schuko

Grounded220-240V

Type F, also known as Schuko (from German 'Schutzkontakt' meaning 'protective contact'), is a grounded plug with two round pins (4.8mm diameter, 19mm apart) and distinctive grounding clips on the sides. It operates at 230V and can handle up to 16 amperes of current. This robust design is the standard in Germany and used across much of Europe including Austria, Netherlands, and many Eastern European countries, making it one of the most common plug types worldwide. The recessed socket design prevents accidental contact with live parts.

Type G

British plug

Grounded220-240V

Type G is the British standard plug with three rectangular pins arranged in a triangular pattern. Used in the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and 50+ countries, it is widely considered the safest plug design in the world. Every Type G plug contains a built-in fuse (typically 3A or 13A), and the sockets feature safety shutters that only open when the longer earth pin is inserted first.

Type I

Australian plug

Grounded220-240V

Type I features two angled flat blades arranged in a distinctive V-shape with an optional vertical grounding pin below. This unique angled design, set at 30 degrees, creates an instantly recognizable plug that's used primarily in Australia, New Zealand, China, and Argentina. The angled blades provide a secure mechanical connection that resists accidental disconnection. In Australia and New Zealand, the standard operates at 230V/240V with 50Hz frequency. The grounding pin is mandatory for appliances requiring earthing, making it safer for high-power devices. This design is considered one of the safest plug types due to its secure fit and proper grounding.

Type J

Swiss plug

Grounded220-240V

Type J is the Swiss standard plug with three round pins arranged in a line, with the grounding pin offset. It's unique to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, though Type C plugs also fit Swiss outlets.

Type L

Italian plug

Grounded220-240V

Type L is the Italian standard plug with three round pins arranged in a line. It comes in two versions: 10A (smaller pins) and 16A (larger pins). Type C plugs fit into both versions.

Type M

Large South African plug

Grounded220-240V

Type M is a larger version of Type D, with the same triangular pin arrangement but bigger pins. It's primarily used in South Africa for high-power appliances and is also found in some other African and Asian countries.

Type N

Brazilian plug

Grounded127V/220V

Type N is the Brazilian standard plug, designed to be compatible with both Type C (Europlug) and have a unique grounding system. It was created based on the IEC 60906-1 international standard that was intended to become a world standard.

Type H

Israeli plug

Grounded220-230V

Type H is unique to Israel and Palestine. It originally had flat pins but was changed to round pins in 1989. The plug features three pins arranged in a V-shape pattern. Modern Type H outlets also accept Type C plugs.

Type K

Danish plug

Grounded220-240V

Type K is the Danish standard plug featuring three round pins. It's similar to Type C but includes a grounding pin. The design is used primarily in Denmark, Greenland, and some African countries that were formerly Danish colonies.

Type O

Thai plug

Grounded220V

Type O is the official standard plug for Thailand. It's a hybrid system that can accept plugs from many different countries including Type A, B, C, and O itself. The Thai outlet is designed to be highly versatile for tourists.