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Type K plug: where it is used
Two round pins and a round earth pin. Used in 5 countries.
What type K looks like
- Type Ktwo round pins and a round earth pin
Voltage in these countries ranges over 127 V, 220 V and 230 V at 50 Hz. It only fits type K sockets. Plugs of type C fit a type K socket.
Countries that use type K
Africa
Asia
Europe
Other plug types
Questions
What is a type K plug?
Type K has two round pins and a round earth pin.
Which countries use type K?
5 countrys in our data: Bangladesh, Denmark, Madagascar, Maldives and Senegal.
What voltage do type K countries use?
127 V, 220 V and 230 V at 50 Hz, depending on the country. Check each country page before you plug in a single-voltage device.
Does a type K plug fit other sockets?
A type K plug only fits type K sockets. Type C plugs also fit a type K socket.
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