Plug G

Power Plug Type G

220–240 V50 HzYes – includes a grounding pin.

Type G, also known as the British plug, has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Standard BS 1363.

Key facts

  • Grounding: Yes – includes a grounding pin.
  • Voltage: 220–240 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz

Where it’s used

UK, Ireland, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore

History

Introduced after WWII in the UK, designed for safety with built-in fuses. Mandatory in the UK and territories.