Can I use UK plug in USA?
Can I use UK plug in USA? Some UK electrical items can be used in the US, but as the UK voltages differs compared to the United States, others can't or will need significant adaptation. The standard UK voltage is 240v, whereas the United States standard voltage is 120v.
Which countries use UK plugs?
The official plug standard in the United Kingdom since 1962 is the BS 1363 plug. (The previous plug standard was BS 546, still found in older buildings.) The BS 1363 plug is also used in Ireland, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Which countries use the same plug as us?
They are widely used in North America, Mexico, China, Japan, and other countries which use Type A plugs. Like Type A, Type B plugs used in Japan vary in design slightly than those used in the United States.
What is the voltage in Spain compared to the US?
Inside Spain : Electricity Info for Spain - Tripadvisor. Voltage is 220V, 50 Hz (cycles). One needs to use a transformer (converter) if the appliance one wants to use is 110V. The voltage in the U.S. is 110V, 60 Hz.