Type C vs. Type O
Comparing 2 standards across 5 specifications. 5 key differences identified.
Type C, the "Europlug," is the most widely accepted plug in the world by country count -- 2 round, slightly tapered pins, ungrounded, rated just 2.5A/250V. Its flexible pins give it a secure friction-fit in sockets built for several other, larger round-pin standards.
Type O is Thailand's standard, introduced in 2006 -- three round pins whose earth-pin offset happens to numerically match Type B's, letting Thailand's real-world hybrid sockets also accept American Type A/B and European Type C plugs. Pure single-standard Type O outlets barely exist in practice.
Specification Comparison Table
5 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Pin Count
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2 round pins, 4mm diameter, tapered/flexible | 3 round pins, 4.8mm diameter |
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Rated Current
|
2.5 A | 16 A |
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Rated Voltage
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250 V | 230 V |
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Grounded
|
No | Yes |
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Common Regions
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Most of continental Europe, Russia, Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Indonesia, South Korea, and more | Thailand only |