Type N plug and socket
Three round pins in a recessed hexagonal body, the earth pin just above the line of the other two.
- Standard
- IEC 60906-1, NBR 14136 (Brazil), SANS 164-2 (South Africa)
- Pins
- Three round pins, earth above the centre line
- Earthed
- Yes
- Rated
- 10 A or 20 A
- Origin
- IEC standard
What fits
Where Type N is used
Main type in 2 countries and territories
Brazil 127 V / 220 V
South Africa 230 V
Also found in
Countries using Type N differ in voltage: the same plug can be on 100–127 V in one country and 220–240 V in another, so check the voltage too.