Outlet grounding

Here is an overview of the electrical outlets around the world in table format and drawing of different outlet types. The grounding contacts are marked to the picture with green arrows.


Type Common Countries Nominal Voltage Grounded
A USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan 100–127 V No
B USA, Canada, Mexico 100–127 V Yes
C Europe, South America, Asia 220–240 V No
D India, Nepal 220–240 V No
E France, Belgium, Poland 220–240 V Yes
F Germany, Finland, Spain, Russia 220–240 V Yes
G UK, Ireland, Malaysia 220–240 V Yes
H Israel 230 V Yes
I Australia, New Zealand, China 220–240 V Yes
J Switzerland, Liechtenstein 220–240 V Yes
K Denmark 220–240 V Yes
L Italy, Chile 220–240 V Yes
M South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho 220–240 V Yes
N Brazil 100–240 V Yes
O Thailand 220 V Yes


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