Type A
- mainly used in the USA, Canada, Mexico & Japan.
- 2 pins.
- not grounded.
- 15 A.
- almost always 100 – 127 V.
- socket compatible with plug type A.
What countries use Type A and B plugs?
If you travel a lot, keep in mind that this A and B plug model type is also used in countries such as: Saudi Arabia, Belize, Bolivia, Canada, Cambodia, Colombia, North Korea, South Korea, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Philippines, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Jordan, Laos,
What is Type A plug?
Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. USA operates on a 120V supply voltage and 60Hz.
What is Type A US plug?
The Type A electrical plug, or flat blade attachment plug, uses two flat parallel pins or blades. It is found in most of North America and on the east coast of South America on smaller devices that do not require a ground connection.
What plug type is used in EU?
Type C
Information on the Type C European 2-pin Electrical Adapter Plug and Electrical Outlet. Popularly known as the Europlug, the Type C electrical plug is a two-pin unearthed plug used throughout continental Europe, parts of the Middle East, and much of Africa, South America, central Asia, and the former Soviet republics.
What type of plug is used in Japan?
For Japan there are two associated plug types, A and B. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. Japan operates on a 100V supply voltage and 50/60Hz.
What is Singapore plug type?
For Singapore there are three associated plug types C, G and M. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins, plug type G has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern and type M is the plug that has three round pins. Singapore operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
What plug does Australia use?
In Australia the power plugs and sockets are of type I. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
What plugs does UK use?
For United Kingdom the associated plug type is G, which is the plug that three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. United Kingdom operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
What plug type is used in China?
For China there are three associated plug types, types A, C and I. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins, plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type I is the plug which has three flat pins in a triangular pattern. China operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.
What plugs are used in Mexico?
Mexico travel adaptors
For Mexico there are two associated plug types, types A and B. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. Mexico operates on a 127V supply voltage and 60Hz.
Do Chinese plugs work in USA?
Most North American countries use 110V electricity, while China uses 220V electricity, and if you try to plug an an appliance in using just a plug adapter, you’ll ruin your appliance and might destroy the socket and cause an electrical short.Not all appliances will need a voltage converter (see Extra Tips below).
Do UK plugs work in Saudi Arabia?
Travellers from the UK will not need to use a plug adapter for Saudi Arabia as a UK power outlet is the same shape as a Saudi Arabian power outlet.
What type of plug is used in Thailand?
What plug sockets are used in Thailand? For Thailand there are four associated plug types, types A, B and C. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins, plug type B has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin and plug type C has two round pins. Thailand operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
What plug does Finland use?
For Finland there are two associated plug types, types C and F. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Finland operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
Do UK plugs contain EU plugs?
Type G. The Europlug is physically not compatible with BS 1363 13 A sockets, used in e.g. the UK and Ireland. UK law requires a suitable fuse to be fitted in each plug to protect the appliance flexible cord; Europlugs do not contain such fuses.
What plug type is used in South Korea?
F
For South Korea the associated plug type is F, which is the plug that has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. South Korea operates on a 220V supply voltage and 60Hz.
Do UK plugs work in Japan?
In Japan the standard voltage is 100 V and the frequency is 50 / 60 Hz. The voltage in Japan (100 V) is less than in the United Kingdom (230 V). You need a voltage converter.
Do Australian plugs work in Japan?
Yes. You’ll need a converter and an adapter. Australia uses European voltage and Australian (south Pacific) style plugs. Japan uses American style plugs.
Are UK and Singapore plugs the same?
Yes it’s exactly the same. Voltage, pins and everything. Anything bought for the UK works as is in Singapore for electrical supply.
Does Singapore use US or EU plug?
Singapore’s power supply is 240V / 50Hz and we use the type G plug. You will need some kind of adapter – Singapore’s electrical system is the same as the UK for both the standard socket type and Voltage/Frequency.
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