IEC Plug Specification

Type F (Schuko / CEE 7/4)

Grounded 2-pin plug with two side grounding clips. Standard in Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Spain, Scandinavia, and Turkey.

Direct Specification Summary
Type F 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, 19 mm long) + top and bottom side grounding spring clips.
Standard Property Technical Specification
Standard Designation Type F (Schuko / CEE 7/4)
Grounding / Earthing Yes (Earthed protective pin or side clips)
Pin Count & Geometry 2 Pins — Two round pins (4.8 mm diam, 19 mm long) + top and bottom side grounding spring clips
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, 19 mm long) + top and bottom side grounding spring clips

Countries & Territories Using Type F

Type F is officially deployed in the national grid or hotel accommodations of the following countries:

Germany (230V) Italy (230V) Spain (230V) Netherlands (230V) Thailand (220V) South Korea (220V) Indonesia (Bali) (230V) Greece (230V) Portugal (230V) Iceland (230V) Denmark (230V) Sweden (230V) Norway (230V) Vietnam (220V) Turkey (230V) Egypt (220V) Austria (230V) Hungary (230V)

Physical Pin Architecture & Safety Characteristics

The mechanical architecture of Type F is defined by Two round pins (4.8 mm diam, 19 mm long) + top and bottom side grounding spring clips. 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.

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