Understanding Electric Plugs, Voltage, and Frequency

Introduction

This guide explains the different electric plugs, voltage, and frequency standards around the world.

Different countries use different types of electric plugs.
Common plug types include A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, and O.
A travel adapter is needed to use your devices in countries with different plug types.

Voltage is the electrical potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit.
Different countries use different voltage standards.
Common voltage standards include 100V, 120V, 220V, 230V, and 240V.
A voltage converter is needed to use your devices in countries with different voltage standards.

Frequency is the number of cycles per second of an alternating current (AC) electrical power supply.
Different countries use different frequency standards.
Common frequency standards include 50 Hz and 60 Hz.
Most modern electronic devices are designed to work with both 50 Hz and 60 Hz.

Understand electric plugs, voltage, and frequency with this guide!

December 23, 2024 Converter Travel

This guide explains how to use the Electric Plug & Voltage Checker tool to check the compatibility of electric plugs and voltage between countries.

Select Home Country:
Search or select your home country from the “From Country (Home)” dropdown.
Select Destination Country:
Search or select your destination country from the “To Country (Destination)” dropdown.
View Compatibility Results:
The compatibility results will be displayed, including information on voltage, frequency, and plug types.

December 22, 2024 Converter Travel

The Electric Plug & Voltage Checker is a tool designed to check the compatibility of electric plugs and voltage between countries.

Check electric plug and voltage compatibility easily with the Electric Plug & Voltage Checker!