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The 15 plug types, A to O

Each type’s plug and socket as you would see them, how many of the 139 countries use it, and whether it is earthed.

Type A2 pins · unearthed · NEMA 1-1531 countries Type B3 pins · earthed · NEMA 5-1528 countries Type C2 pins · unearthed · EN 50075 (Europlug, CEE 7/16)88 countries Type D3 pins · earthed · BS 546 (5 A)21 countries Type E2 pins · earthed · CEE 7/5 (French)18 countries Type F2 pins · earthed · CEE 7/4 (Schuko)52 countries Type G3 pins · earthed · BS 136337 countries Type H3 pins · earthed · SI 321 country Type I3 pins · earthed · AS/NZS 31126 countries Type J3 pins · earthed · SN 4410114 countries Type K3 pins · earthed · DS 60884-2-D13 countries Type L3 pins · earthed · CEI 23-506 countries Type M3 pins · earthed · BS 546 (15 A) / SANS 164-1 / IS 129310 countries Type N3 pins · earthed · IEC 60906-1 / NBR 14136 / SANS 164-22 countries Type O3 pins · earthed · TIS 166-25491 country

Drawings are simplified diagrams showing pin count and layout; not to scale. Sources & method