Electric Cord Plug Types

Plug socket types around the world.

Electric cord plug types.

The recessed type 23 socket will accept plugs of types 11 12 21 23 and the europlug. Again the three phase power socket is compatible with single phase plugs either of 10 a or 16 a ratings. Road home 25 ft. The unearthed type 21 plug has two rectangular pins with centres 19 mm apart.

Therefore the most common used power cord types is c14 to c13 and c20 to c19. Ensure that your new plug or connector has the same amp rating as your old one. Other common power cord types also include c14 to c15 and c20 to c15. The most common electrical plugs and plug connectors are 15 20 and 30 amps.

There are currently 15 types of domestic electrical outlet plugs in use worldwide each of which has been assigned a letter by the us department of commerce international trade administration ita starting with a and moving through the alphabet. Use this table to identify cord properties by letter codes. The type 23 plug adds a central rectangular earth pin offset by 5 mm. This north american power cord types reference chart highlights details on american cable cord jacket types.

The amperage of an electrical plug has a direct influence on the wattage or the measurement of electrical power.