[Full version]AC world Plugs standard
- Updated on 04/08/2019
- Author: JAX ZHANG
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1.VDE EU PLUG
Standard: EN50075/IEC60083
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| Symbol | Requirement(mm) | Symbol | Requirement(mm) | |
| A | ≥16.5 | I | – | |
| B | 25.6-26.6 | J | 3.94-4.06 | |
| C | 45⁰ | K | 10.0-11.0 | |
| D | R5.0-6.0 | L | 18.5-19.5 | |
| E | 34.6-36.0 | M | ≤90⁰ | |
| F | 13.0-14.4 | N | 0.7-1.7 | |
| G | Engagement 18.0-19.2 | O | ≤2.0 | |
| G | End 17.0-18.0 | P | ≥4.0 | |
| H | Within 4mm from engagement Face≤4.0mm | O | ≥18.0 | |
| Above 4mm from engagement Face≤3.8mm |
Suitable for: Germany、Russia、Israel
2.UK PLUG
Standard: BS1363
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| Symbol | Requirement(mm) | Symbol | Requirement(mm) | Symbol | Requirement(mm) | Symbol | Requirement(mm) |
| A | 25.37 max. | I | 22.10-22.36 | Q | 17.2-18.2 | Y | 1.2-2.0 |
| B | 25.37 max. | J | 22.23-23.23 | R | 6.22-6.48 | Z | R 0.1-1.0 |
| C | 34.6 max. | K | 1.35-1.85 | S | 3.90-4.05 | a | 58⁰-62⁰ |
| D | 11.05-11.18 | L | 7.80-8.05 | T | 6.22-6.48 | b | 1.35-1.85 |
| E | 11.05-11.18 | M | 58⁰-62⁰ | U | 6.35 min. | c | 58⁰-62⁰ |
| F | R 15 min. | N | 3.90-4.05 | V | 60⁰-80⁰ | d | 1.35-1.85 |
| G | R 9.5 min. | O | 9.2 max. | W | 1.35-1.85 | e | 0.2 max. |
| H | R 9.5 min. | P | 9.5 max. | X | 3.90-4.05 | f | 1.35-1.85 |
Suitable for: UK、Singapore、Malaysia
3.AU PLUG
Standard: AS/NZS 3112:2011
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| Symbol | Requirement(mm) |
| A | 6.35±0.15 |
| B | 6.35±0.15 |
| C | 1.63+0.15/-0.05 |
| D | 7.92 |
| E | 10.31 |
| F | 17.06±0.4 |
| G | 19.94±0.8 |
| 1、2、3、4 | 21.9 max. or 27.0 min. |
| 5、6 | 60⁰ |
| 7 | 8.6 min. |
| 8 | 21.0 max. |
| 9 | 20.0±1.0 |
| 10 | 1.0 max. |
| 11 | 8.7±0.5 |
| Distance from projection part edge to L and N pins | 9mm min. |
4.USA PLUG
Standard: UL1310/UL498/UL817/UL1659/ANSI-NEMA WD 6-2002
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| Part No. | Dimensions | Limit(mm) |
| A | The thickness of the live pin | 1.40-1.65 |
| B | Width of live pin | 6.10-6.60 |
| C | Distance between two live pins(center) | 12.70±0.127 |
| D | Distance between the hole and plug face(if hole used) | 13.77±0.127 |
| E | The outer diameter of hole(if hole used) | 3.96±0.127 |
| F | The inner diameter of hole(if hole used) | 3.18±0.127 |
| H | Length of live pins | 15.88-18.24 |
- Throughout this publication, the following shall apply:
All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise specified. - Decimal dimensions without tolerances shall be subject to a plus or minus 0.005-inch tolerance.
- Angular dimensions without tolerances shall be subject to a plus or minus 1-degree tolerance.
5.KR PLUG
Standard: KS C 8305
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a. insulating collar
b. metal pin
(*) These dimensions shall not be exceeded within a distance of 18mm from the engagement face of the plug.
1. The sketches are not intended to govern design except as regards the dimensions shown.
2. Pin ends shall be rounded, or conical as shown in detail sketch.
Size:
| Symbol | Requirement(mm) | Symbol | Requirement(mm) |
| A | Max. 90⁰ | Q | 3.3~4.3 |
| B | Max. 3 | R | Min. 6 |
| C | Max. Φ2.5 | S | 25.6~26.6 |
| D | Φ36.0~Φ37.0 | T | 13.0~14.4 |
| E | 18.8~19.2 | U | 18.8~19.2 |
| F | R3.0~R3.3 | V | 34.6~36.0 |
| G | 3.5~4.5 | W | R5~R6 |
| H | Min. 5 | X | 45⁰ |
| I | 31.5~32.5 | Y | Min. 4 |
| J | 9.9~10.1 | Z | 4 |
| K | 9.9~10.1 | A1 | 10.0~11.0 |
| L | Min. 16.5 | B1 | 18.5~19.5 |
| M | Min. 17.5 | C1 | Φ4.74~Φ4.86 |
| N | 18.5~19.5 | D1 | Max. 4.3 |
| O | Min. 15.5 | E1 | 4.4~4.8 |
| P | Φ4.74~Φ4.86 |
6.The Brazilian plug(2 PINs)
Standard: NBR 14136:2002
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| Symbol | Requirement(mm) | Symbol | Requirement(mm) |
| B | 25.5~26.5 | J | 3.95~4.05 |
| C | 90⁰~92⁰ | K | 10.0~11.0 |
| D | R5.0~R6.0 | L | 19.0~19.7 |
| E | 35.0~36.0 | N | 1.0 Max. |
| F | 13.0~14.4 | O | R2.0~R2.5 |
| G | 18.8~19.2 | ④ | ≥3mm |
| ① | ≥14mm | ⑤ | See above |
| ② | See above | ⑥ | See above |
| ③ | See above | ⑦ | See above |
7.The Brazilian plug(3 PINs)
Standard: NBR 14136:2002
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Note:
1. The sketches are not intended to govern the design, except as regards the dimensions shown
2. Plugs can be rewirable or non-rewirable
8.The Brazilian plug(2 PINs BLJ)
Standard: NBR 14136:2002
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| Symbol | Description | Requirement(mm) |
| A | Length of the plug base | 35.5±0.5mm |
| B | Diagonal dimension of the plug base | 26±0.5mm |
| C | Width of the plug base | 14±0.5mm |
| D | The angle of two diagonal surface | 90⁰~92⁰ |
| E | Chamfer radius of the plug base | R5~6mm |
| F | Between two pins | 19±0.2mm |
| G | Chamfer radius of the plug side face | ≤R=1mm |
| H | The diameter of the pin(metallic part covered by the sleeve) | ≥2.8mm |
| I | The thickness of the insulating sleeve | ≥0.3mm |
| J | Length of in except metal part | 10~11mm |
| K | Pin length | 19.0~19.7mm |
| L | The radius of pin top | R2~2.5mm |
| M | The diameter of the flat top of the pin | ≤R=1mm |
| N | The diameter of the pin(metallic part) | 4±0.05mm |
| ① | ≥14mm | |
| ② | Within 5mm, the outline shall be not small than the engagement face | |
| ③ | Within 13.5mm, the outline shall be not larger than the engagement face | |
| ④ | If the insulating sleeves are separate parts. they shall enter the plug by at least 3mm measured from the engagement face. | |
| ⑤ | The external diameter of the insulating sleeves | ≤The diameter of the pin(metallic part) |
| ⑥ | Shape of edge | |
| ⑦ | The orientation of the entry of the flexible cable | Within 90⁰ |
9.Indian Plug
Standard: IS1293
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| Symbol | Rated Current | |
| 6A | 16A | |
| A | 22.22±0.15 | 28.6±0.15 |
| B | 19.1±0.15 | 25.4±0.15 |
| C | 7.0100~7.085 | 8.660~8.735 |
| D | 5.030~5.105 | 7.010~7.085 |
| E | 15.77~16.94 | 20.47~21.64 |
| F | 20.47~21.64 | 28.47~29.64 |
| G | ≥7.94 | ≥9.52 |
Note:
“G” is the minimum distance between the pins and the periphery of the plug.
10.IRAM PLUG
Standard: IRAM 2063:1982+Amd 1999
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Note:
1. The position of the plug neutral pin(N), was made considering their pins are pointing to the observer.
2. Dimensions are indicated in millimeters.
3. When calipers are not indicated in IRAM 2063, its dimensions shall be verified with instruments that allow a resolution of 0.01mm.
Size:
| Symbol | Requirement(mm) | Symbol | Requirement(mm) |
| A | 8.0 min. | H | 120±5⁰ |
| B | 7.92±0.1 | I | 13.72±0.1 |
| C | 7.92±0.1 | J | 6.25±0.1 |
| D | 6.86±0.1 | K | 6.25±0.1 |
| E | 6.86±0.1 | L | 1.55±0.07 |
| F | 60⁰ | M | 18.2±0.2 |
| G | 60⁰ | N | Marking of neutral with N |
11.SASO PLUG
Standard: SASO 2203
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| Symbol | Requirement(mm) | Symbol | Requirement(mm) |
| A | — | K | 1.57 |
| B | 50.8 Max. | L | 1.57 |
| C | 32.5 Max. | M | 17.2~18.2 |
| D | 11.1 | N | 22.2~23.2 |
| E | 11.1 | O | 3.89~4.05 |
| F | R15 Min. | P | 1.57 |
| G | 3.89~4.05 | Q | 3.89~4.05 |
| H | 6.22~6.48 | R | R9.5 Min. |
| I | 6.22~6.48 | S | R9.5 Min. |
| J | 1.57 |
12.PSE PLUG(2 pins)
Standard: JIS C 8303:2007
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| Symbol | Requirement(mm) |
| A | 12.7 |
| B | ≥10.8 |
| C | 1.5±0.1 |
| D | 1.5±0.1 |
| E | 6.3±0.3 |
| F | 8±0.2 |
| G | ≤14.6 |
| H | 17±1.3 |
| I | 11.7±0.4 |
| J | ≥Φ3.5 |
| K | Φ2.8≤K≤Φ3.3 |
| L | ≤0.9 |
Note:
In case of those without having the distinction of polarity, the width of the blade shall be same as the left side blade spec is 6.3±0.3mm
13.PSE PLUG(3 PINs)
Standard: JIS C 8303:2007
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| Drawing | Symbol | Requirement(mm) |
 | A | <14.6 |
| B | >10.8 | |
| C | 1.35~1.65 | |
| D | 1.35~1.65 | |
| E | — | |
| F | — | |
| G | 6.0~6.6 | |
| H | 6.0~6.6 | |
| I | — | |
| J | — | |
| K | 15.7~18.3 | |
| L | 15.7~18.3 | |
| M | — | |
| N | — | |
| O | — | |
| P | 11.3~12.1 | |
| Q | 11.3~12.1 | |
| R | Φ2.8~Φ3.3 | |
| S | >Φ3.5 | |
| T | <0.9 |
14.South Africa plug
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