Type D vs. Type O
Comparing 2 standards across 5 specifications. 4 key differences identified.
Type D is the old British 5A standard (BS 546, 1934) -- three large round pins in a triangle. It predates and is completely incompatible with the UK's later Type G, and remains the primary domestic standard in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka today.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Pin Count
|
3 round pins in a triangle (large, non-coplanar sizing) | 3 round pins, 4.8mm diameter |
|
Rated Current
|
5 A | 16 A |
|
Rated Voltage
|
250 V | 230 V |
|
Grounded
|
Yes | Yes |
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Common Regions
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India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Namibia, and roughly 40 countries with British-influenced history | Thailand only |