World Plug and Socket Types
Type A
Type A is one of 15 standard electrical outlet types around the world. Learn more about this plug and socket type, including which countries use it and what it looks like.
What do Type A plugs and sockets look like?
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Type A plugs are unearthed and have two flat parallel pins. Their earthed counterparts, Type B 
plugs, have the same two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. Type A plugs will fit in any Type A or B socket.
Being unearthed, Type A plugs are only found on low-powered devices with fully insulated casings. Type A sockets are no usually installed as wall plugs (Type B is used here instead), but they are found on some power strips and extension cords.
Where are Type A plugs and sockets used?
Type A plugs are used in North and Central America, the Caribbean, Japan, and parts of South America and Asia. They are among the most common plug types in the world.
