Type B Travel Adapter (NEMA 5-15 / US & Canada Grounded Plug)
Type B plugs have two flat parallel pins and a round grounding pin. The formal designation is NEMA 5-15, but most travelers know it as the grounded US or Canada plug.
A Type B travel adapter, also spelled Type B travel adaptor, changes the plug shape only. It does not convert voltage.
The recommended adapter shown here accepts plug styles from most countries. Type M South Africa plugs do not fit, and Type E/F Schuko-style plugs will not be grounded.
Type B Quick Facts
- Two flat parallel pins and one round grounding pin
- Formally designated NEMA 5-15
- Grounded plug design
- Commonly used with 100–127V electrical systems
- Found with 50Hz and 60Hz power systems
- Grounded may also be described as earthed
- A plug adapter or adaptor does not convert voltage
Popular Type B Destinations
United States · Canada · Mexico · Japan
Countries and Territories Where Type B Is Encountered
North America
Central America
South America
East Asia
Southeast Asia
Oceania
Africa
Caribbean
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Cuba
- Curaçao
- Dominican Republic
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Montserrat
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sint Maarten
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- U.S. Virgin Islands
Countries and territories are listed because Type B is encountered in at least some installations. Its use may be partial, legacy, commercial, hotel-only, or situational. Type B provides grounding. Adapter may also be spelled adaptor, and grounded may also be described as earthed.
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