Type A Power Plug and Outlet

Overview

The Type A power plug and outlet are widely used in North America, Central America, and Japan. It is an ungrounded plug with a simple two-prong design.

Plug and Outlet Design

The Type A plug features two flat parallel prongs and is commonly used for low-power applications. In Japan, Type A plugs have uniform prongs, while in North America, one prong is slightly wider to ensure proper polarity.

  • Voltage: 100–127V (North America), 100V (Japan)
  • Frequency: 50Hz (Japan), 60Hz (North America)
  • Prongs: Two flat parallel pins
  • Polarity: In North America, one prong is wider
Type A Power Outlet

Type A Power Outlet

Type A Power Plug

Type A Power Plug

Countries Using Type A

The Type A plug is primarily used in:

Safety and Compatibility

Type A outlets are designed only for Type A plugs and do not provide grounding. In some cases, Type A plugs can fit into Type B outlets, which include a grounding pin.