Plug And Socket Design By Country

Plug And Socket Design By Country 

Plug and socket design is different and varies by countries. That’s why sometimes there are difficulties using electronic devices  in different countries. Especially such inconvenience occurs when buying electronic goods from abroad. So what are the differences in plug and socket design that can vary by countries? Which country uses its own design the most? We have compiled the subject of plug and socket design for you in our article.

How Many Types of Plug and Socket Design Are There?

Most likely that there are at least 15 different variants for plug and socket design by country. They are named in alphabetical order starting with the letter A. The origin and use of each one differs from country to country. Therefore, it becomes inevitable to meet with inconvenience when traveling from one country to another. In fact, if electronic goods were purchased in a different country, there will be a difficulties with a plug and a socket.

Intermediary tools are used to end the difference in plug and socket design according to countries. Sometimes it’s solved with an adapter or converter. Sometimes both are required.

Major Plug and Socket Design by Country

As mentioned above, there are about 15 known different types of plugs and sockets. The plug and socket design listed in alphabetical order and summarized as follows;

Type A

Mainly used in the USA, Canada, Mexico and Japan. As you can see on the picture, it has two pins and it’s not grounded. This  socket compatible with plug type A and almost always 100 – 127 Volts.

Type B

Mainly used in the USA, Canada and Mexico. As you can see on the picture, it has 3 pins, two of them are flat and one is round and it’s grounded.  This  socket is compatible with plug types A & B and almost always 100 – 127 Volts.

Type C

Commonly used in Europe, South America and Asia. As you can see on the picture, it has 2 pins and it’s not grounded. This socket is compatible with plug type C and almost always 220 – 240 Volts.

Type D

Mainly used in India. As you can see on the picture, it has 3 pins and it’s grounded. This socket is compatible with plug type D (partial and unsafe compatibility with C, E & F) and almost always 220 – 240 Volts.

Type E

Primarily used in France, Belgium, Poland, Slovakia & Czechia. As you can see on the picture, it has 2 round  pins, and it’s grounded. This socket is compatible with plug types C, E & F and almost always 220 – 240 Volts.

Type F

Used almost everywhere in Europe & Russia, except for the UK & Ireland. As you can see on the picture,  it has 2 round  pins, and it’s grounded. This socket is compatible with plug types C, E & F and almost always 220 – 240 Volts.

Type G

Mainly used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Malaysia  and Singapore.   As you can see on the picture,  it has 3 pins, two of them are horizontal and one is vertical and it’s grounded. This socket is compatible with plug type G and almost always 220 – 240 Volts.

Other Plug and Socket Designs by Country

Type H

Used exclusively in Israel, the West Bank & the Gaza Strip. As you can see on the picture, it has 3 pins, one of them is on the bottom and it’s grounded. This socket is compatible with plug types C & H (partial and unsafe compatibility with E & F) and almost always 220 – 240 Volts.

Type I

 Mainly used in Australia, New Zealand, China and Argentina. As you can see on the picture, it has 2 or 3 vertical pins; 2 pins: not grounded / 3 pins: grounded. This  socket is compatible with plug type I and almost always 220 – 240 Volts.

Type J

 Used almost exclusively in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. As you can see on the picture, it has 3 triangle pins and it’s grounded. This socket is compatible with plug types C & J and almost always 220 – 240 Volts.

L Type

Used almost exclusively in Italy and Chile.  As you can see on the picture, it has 3 pins placed from top to bottom and it’s grounded. This socket is almost always 220 – 240 Volts.

Although even more varieties of plugs and sockets can be described, the most used ones can be summarized in this  descriptive summary. Considering it, you’ll probably need various intermediary tools for electronic goods  to use your electronic devices. Buykanat offers products of ‘Mutlusan’ company, different electronic accessories that you need as wholesale and partial sales with Buykanat guarantee and quality assurance and with the possibility of delivery  goods throughout the world.