What plugs are used in the US EU UK?

America uses type-A/B plugs, while most European countries use Type-C plugs (Type-C also fits into Type E, F, H, J, K, L, N sockets that replace the Type C socket in some countries like Italy, Denmark, Switzerland etc.). American appliances run on 110 volts, while European appliances run on 220-240 volts.



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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.

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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.

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The rounded third prong on a plug is a ground prong or grounding wire. Electricity is always looking for a path to the ground. If damage or a malfunction occurs, altering the circuit, the ground wire is an emergency path that protects you and your devices from electric shock.

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The Type C plug (also called the Europlug) has two round pins. The pins are 4 to 4.8 mm wide with centers that are spaced 19 mm apart; the plug fits any socket that conforms to these dimensions.

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