What power adapter do I need to use when traveling to the US?

For USA there are two associated plug types, types A and B. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. USA operates on a 120V supply voltage and 60Hz.

1. What Adaptor do I need for USA from Australia?
2. Can UK plugs be used in USA?
3. Can you use European plugs in USA?
4. Is AC adapter and charger the same thing?
5. Will too much amperage hurt a device?
6. Are US and Australian plugs the same?
7. Does Australia use EU or US plugs?
8. How do I use a US adapter in Australia?
9. Can I charge my UK iPhone in the US?
10. Do you need a voltage converter for US to UK?
11. What do plugs look like in the UK?

What Adaptor do I need for USA from Australia?

You will need a step up voltage converter a device that can be plugged to 120 volts and it provides an outlet with 230 volts for your Australia' device.

Can UK plugs be used in USA?

If the standard voltage in your country is in the range of 220 - 240 V (as is in the UK, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia), you need a voltage converter in the United States of America. Some say you can carefully try to use your appliances in the United States of America without a converter.

Can you use European plugs in USA?

American appliances run on 110 volts, while European appliances are 220 volts. ... A small adapter allows American-style plugs (two flat prongs) to fit into British or Irish outlets (which take three rectangular prongs) or continental European outlets (which take two round prongs).

Is AC adapter and charger the same thing?

Although they seem to serve the same purpose, an adapter and a charger are two different electronic accessories that can sometimes work together. An adapter is something that is used to charge a charger, while a charger is used to charge an electronic item such as a phone or a laptop.

Will too much amperage hurt a device?

A higher voltage than a device is designed for will most likely blow up some components, but amperage is derived from how much current is actually drawn, based on the device's resistance, so having “too much” is not a problem and will do no harm.

Are US and Australian plugs the same?

Yes - in Australia we have a different outlet and therefore to plug in any appliance at home you will need an adapter. However, it is the actual voltage that is different in Australia. so you will need a voltage converter.

Does Australia use EU or US plugs?

Adaptor for Australia – FROM EU, US is used in:

Australia. New Zealand. Fiji, PNG, Samoa.

How do I use a US adapter in Australia?

If you're from America and visiting Australia then you will need to use a power adapter to fit a US plug in an Australian power outlet. As the voltage is different in Australia you also need to pack a power converter if your device isn't dual voltage and ensure that it is compatible with a 50hz power outlet.

Can I charge my UK iPhone in the US?

Yes. The voltage range is printed on the charger.

Do you need a voltage converter for US to UK?

Not all countries use the same type of plug so I recommend you buy an international adapter. The US uses a plug with two flat vertical prongs whereas the UK uses a plug with one top vertical prong and two bottom horizontal prongs. You need a travel adapter so your plug fits into the socket of a different country.

What do plugs look like in the UK?

UK appliances are fitted with a three-pin plug. Wall sockets have a switch controlling power supply. Adapters are easy to find; if your country uses lower voltage than the UK average of 230v, you may also need a converter.