Plug M

Power Plug Type M

220–240 V50 HzYes – third grounding pin.

Type M plug has three large round pins in a triangular shape, similar to Type D but larger.

Key facts

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

Where it’s used

South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho, India (some areas)

History

South African standard, still widely used in southern Africa and parts of Asia.