Type K
3 round pins
Voltage
220-240V
Frequency
50Hz
Amperage
16A
Grounding
Grounded
Countries
5
About Type K
Type K is the Danish standard, similar to Type E/F but with a grounding pin on the plug rather than in the socket. The ground pin is positioned below and between the two power pins.
Type K Plug & Socket Photos
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Compatibility
Type K sockets are highly compatible, accepting Type C, E, and F plugs. The grounding pin on Type K plugs makes them incompatible with other sockets.
Countries Using Type K Plug
5 countries
2 primary
Type K is the Danish standard, used in Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. It's similar to Type E/F but has the grounding pin on the plug rather than in the socket.
Europe (3)
Asia (1)
Americas (1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Type K plug is a grounded electrical plug with three round pins that operates at 230V. It is the standard plug type in Denmark and Greenland. Type K is similar to Type E and F but has a grounding pin on the plug rather than relying on the socket.
A Type K plug has three round pins in a triangular arrangement, with the grounding pin at the top. It looks similar to Type E/F plugs but with a protruding grounding pin rather than grounding clips or a grounding hole.
Type K plugs are used in Denmark and Greenland. Denmark is unique in Europe for using this plug type rather than the more common Type E or F used in neighboring countries.
Type C plugs can work in Denmark for devices that don't require grounding. Danish Type K sockets can often accept Type C (Europlug) for basic connections, but for grounded appliances, a Type K plug or adapter is needed.
Need an Adapter?
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