Type G Travel Adapter (BS 1363)
Type G plugs (formally designated BS 1363) have three rectangular pins arranged in a triangular pattern. This grounded plug design is encountered in the United Kingdom and in many countries and territories worldwide.
Electrical standard: typically 220–240 V / 50 Hz.
Adapters do not convert voltage.
A Type G travel adapter, also commonly sold as a Type G travel adaptor or BS 1363 adaptor plug, changes plug shape only. It does not convert voltage.
This grounded adapter accepts not just U.S. plugs but plug styles from all countries, except Type M South Africa plugs. However, Type E/F Schuko-style plugs will not be grounded.
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Popular Type G Destinations
United Kingdom · Ireland · Singapore · United Arab Emirates
Countries and Territories Where Type G Is Encountered
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
- Scotland
- Cyprus
- Malta
- Hong Kong
- Macau
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- United Arab Emirates
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
- Oman
- Saudi Arabia
- Kenya
- Uganda
- Tanzania
- Ghana
- Nigeria
- Sierra Leone
- Gambia
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Grenada
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Montserrat
- Falkland Islands
- Gibraltar
Countries and territories are listed because Type G is encountered in at least some installations. Presence may be national, partial, legacy, hotel-only, or situational. Adapter may also be spelled adaptor; both spellings are used for travel plug adapters. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
