Grounded 3-prong plug with rectangular blades forming an isosceles triangle. Fitted with an internal fuse. Used in the UK, Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and the UAE.
Direct Specification Summary
Type G is an earthed (grounded) electrical plug standard rated for 13A maximum amperage and typical voltages of 220–240V. Sockets are engineered with Earth pin (3.9 x 7.9 x 22.7 mm vertical); Live/Neutral (3.9 x 6.35 x 17.7 mm horizontal).
Standard Property
Technical Specification
Standard Designation
Type G (British BS 1363)
Grounding / Earthing
Yes (Earthed protective pin or side clips)
Pin Count & Geometry
3 Pins — Earth pin (3.9 x 7.9 x 22.7 mm vertical); Live/Neutral (3.9 x 6.35 x 17.7 mm horizontal)
Maximum Current Rating
13A
Nominal Voltage Range
220–240V
Grounding Status
Grounded (Earthed)
3 Pins • 13A Maximum
Typical Voltage Range
220–240V
Physical: Earth pin (3.9 x 7.9 x 22.7 mm vertical); Live/Neutral (3.9 x 6.35 x 17.7 mm horizontal)
Countries & Territories Using Type G
Type G is officially deployed in the national grid or hotel accommodations of the following countries:
United Kingdom (230V)Ireland (230V)Singapore (230V)United Arab Emirates (230V)Saudi Arabia (220V)Malaysia (230V)Hong Kong (220V)
The mechanical architecture of Type G is defined by Earth pin (3.9 x 7.9 x 22.7 mm vertical); Live/Neutral (3.9 x 6.35 x 17.7 mm horizontal). Sockets engineered for this standard operate at nominal capacities up to 13A.
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.