Power Plug Type C
220–240 V • 50 Hz • No – ungrounded, only two pins.
Type C, also known as the Europlug, has two round pins and is one of the most widely used plugs globally.
Key facts
- Grounding: No – ungrounded, only two pins.
- Voltage: 220–240 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Where it’s used
Most of Europe, South America, Asia, Africa
History
Introduced after WWII in Europe as a lightweight, universal ungrounded plug. Basis for many other European plug designs.