United States of America (US) USA Power Plugs, Wall Sockets & Electrical Outlets

Electrical outlet guide for United States of America (US) USA

In United States of America (US) USA, power plugs and sockets (electrical outlets) of Type A (NEMA 1-15, two flat parallel pins, ungrounded) and Type B (NEMA 5-15, two flat parallel pins plus round grounding pin, grounded) are used. Wall sockets run at 120V and 60Hz. Check if you need a travel adapter, electrical adapter or voltage converter before travelling to United States of America (US) USA.

Type A

Primary

2 pins Ungrounded

NEMA 1-15

Type B

3 pins Grounded

NEMA 5-15

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