Type B Plug Mostly used in Central and North America, Japan
Contents: 1. Brief introduction of Type B Plug 2. Type B travel adapters recommended from Tessan 3. Complete list of all countries
1. Brief introduction of Type B Plug
Type B plug, named as American standard NEMA5-15, has 2 flat thick blades and 1 round or U-shaped earth prong, which is longer than the two flat blades. Therefore, the device is grounded before connecting the power.
Type B electrical plug is mostly used in Central and North America, Japan (see all countries or regions on below list), Type B plug is suit for type B socket. However, in some places of South and Central Amercia, grounded type B outlets are still uncommon to see. People usually just cut off the earth prong of a type B adapter so as to pair it with a two-pole ungrounded socket.
2. Type B travel adapters recommended from Tessan
If you are going to travel to the aforesaid countries or regions, The following Tessan’s Type B Travel Plug Adapter will be a nice choice. It suits all types of USB charging device and can be used for your cruise ship since it has no surge protection.
3. Complete list of all countries
Use this check list to ensure the Type B Plug Adapter works for your devices and the country you are travelling to.
| Country / Region | Voltage in Country / Region | Frequency | Adapter plug Type in Country / Region |
| American Samoa | 120V | 60Hz | A, B, F, I |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 230V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Aruba | 127V | 60Hz | A, B, F |
| Bahamas | 120V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Barbados | 115V | 50Hz | A, B |
| Belize | 110V 220V | 60Hz | A, B, G |
| Bermuda | 120V | 60Hz | A, B |
| BritishVirgin Islands | 110V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Canada | 120V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Cayman Islands | 120V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Colombia | 110V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Costa Rica | 120V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Cuba | 110V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Dominican Republic | 110V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Ecuador | 120V | 60Hz | A, B |
| El Salvador | 115V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Guam | 110V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Guatemala | 120V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Guyana | 240V | 60Hz | A, B, D, G |
| Haiti | 110V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Honduras | 110V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Jamaica | 110V | 50Hz | A, B |
| Japan | 100V | 50Hz, 60Hz | A, B |
| Jordan | 230V | 50Hz | B, C, D, F, G, J |
| Lao People’s Democratic Republic | 230V | 50Hz | A, B, C, E, F |
| Lebanon | 220V | 50Hz | A, B, C, D, G |
| Liberia | 120V 220V | 50Hz, 60Hz | A, B, C, E, F |
| Mexico | 127V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Micronesia, Federated States of | 120V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Montserrat | 230V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Netherlands Antilles | 127V 220V | 50Hz | A, B, C, F |
| Nicaragua | 120V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Niger | 220V | 50Hz | A, B, C, D, E, F |
| Palau | 120V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Panama | 110V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Peru | 220V | 60Hz | A, B, C |
| Philippines, Rep. of the | 220V | 60Hz | A, B, C |
| Puerto Rico | 120V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 230V | 60Hz | A, B, D, G |
| Taiwan | 110V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Thailand | 220V | 50Hz | A, B, C, F |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 115V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Turkmenistan | 220V | 50Hz | B, C, F |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 120V | 60Hz | A, B |
| United States of America | 120V | 60Hz | A, B |
| United States Virgin Islands | 110V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Venezuela | 120V | 60Hz | A, B |
