Grounded 2-pin socket with a protruding male earth pin permanently set into the socket. Used in France, Belgium, Poland, Slovakia, and Czechia.
Direct Specification Summary
Type E is an earthed (grounded) electrical plug standard rated for 16A maximum amperage and typical voltages of 220–240V. Sockets are engineered with Two round pins (4.8 mm diam) + socket-mounted earth pin (4.8 mm diam, 14 mm long).
Standard Property
Technical Specification
Standard Designation
Type E (French CEE 7/5)
Grounding / Earthing
Yes (Earthed protective pin or side clips)
Pin Count & Geometry
2 Pins — Two round pins (4.8 mm diam) + socket-mounted earth pin (4.8 mm diam, 14 mm long)
Maximum Current Rating
16A
Nominal Voltage Range
220–240V
Grounding Status
Grounded (Earthed)
2 Pins • 16A Maximum
Typical Voltage Range
220–240V
Physical: Two round pins (4.8 mm diam) + socket-mounted earth pin (4.8 mm diam, 14 mm long)
Countries & Territories Using Type E
Type E is officially deployed in the national grid or hotel accommodations of the following countries:
France (230V)Denmark (230V)Belgium (230V)Poland (230V)Czech Republic (230V)Morocco (220V)
The mechanical architecture of Type E is defined by Two round pins (4.8 mm diam) + socket-mounted earth pin (4.8 mm diam, 14 mm long). Sockets engineered for this standard operate at nominal capacities up to 16A.
When traveling with equipment utilizing this plug, verify that the foreign receptacle is compatible with its physical grounding structure. Using 3-to-2 prong grounding cheater adapters can remove protective earth bonding, exposing metallic device housings to live chassis fault risks.