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United States plug type and voltage
The United States uses Types A and B outlets at 120 V and 60 Hz. U.S. plugs fit the outlets in the United States.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
All are used; check your hotel
U.S. outlets: 120 V
U.S.: 60 Hz
No converter needed
Quick answer
The United States uses Types A and B at 120 V. U.S. plugs fit the outlets in the United States. The United States uses 120 V, the same as the United States.
- Plug types
- Type A, Type B
- Voltage and frequency
- 120 V, 60 Hz
- Adapter from the U.S.
- No adapter needed
- Converter
- No converter needed
Do I need a plug adapter?
- Plugs
- Types A and B
- Voltage
- 120 V
- Frequency
- 60 Hz
U.S. plugs fit the outlets in the United States.
The United States uses 120 V, the same as the United States.
The outlets you'll find in the United States
Outlets are Type A and B at 120 V, 60 Hz.
Type A
Two flat parallel pins
Not grounded · also used in U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan
Type B
Two flat pins and a round grounding pin
Grounded · also used in U.S., Canada, Mexico
What to pack for the United States
- No plug adapter: your U.S. plugs fit.
- A small U.S. power strip, so one outlet charges everything.
Check the label first
Look for the input line on your charger or device. INPUT: 100–240V means it works anywhere with just a plug adapter. A single number such as 120V means it only works at that voltage.
Plugs in other North America destinations
United States plug FAQ
The United States uses Types A and B. Outlets are Type A and B at 120 V, 60 Hz.
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Plug types and voltages rarely change, but hotels sometimes have older or international outlets.
- IEC: World Plugs, plug types and voltages by country
- Wikipedia: Mains electricity by country (compiled from IEC data)
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