TYPE | DEFINITION | IMAGE |
PLUG TYPE A |
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. |
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PLUG TYPE B |
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 |
C - This plug |
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PLUG TYPE D |
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 |
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. |
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PLUG TYPE F |
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 |
G - This plug |
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PLUG TYPE H |
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 |
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. |
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PLUG TYPE J |
J - This plug is similar to I, but not compatible. It is used exclusively in Israel. | ![]() |
PLUG TYPE K |
K - Plug K is similar to C |
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PLUG TYPE L |
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 |
M - Plug M is similar to C |
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