Type L
3 round pins in a row
Voltage
220-240V
Frequency
50Hz
Amperage
10A/16A
Grounding
Grounded
Countries
10
About Type L
Type L has three round pins in a row with the ground in the center. There are two versions: 10A (4mm pins, 5.5mm spacing) and 16A (5mm pins, 8mm spacing). The versions are not compatible with each other.
Type L Plug & Socket Photos
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Compatibility
Type L has two versions: 10A (narrow spacing) and 16A (wide spacing). Type C fits the 10A version. The two Type L versions are not compatible with each other.
Countries Using Type L Plug
10 countries
2 primary
Type L is the Italian standard, also used in Chile and some North African countries. It comes in two incompatible versions: 10A with narrower spacing and 16A with wider spacing.
Americas (3)
Europe (3)
Africa (3)
Asia (1)
Other Plug Types
Frequently Asked Questions
A Type L plug is a grounded electrical plug with three round pins arranged in a line. It operates at 230V and is the standard plug type in Italy. Type L is unique because all three pins are inline rather than in a triangular arrangement.
A Type L plug has three round pins arranged in a straight horizontal line, with the grounding pin in the center. This inline configuration is distinctive and different from the triangular pin arrangements of most other plug types. Type L comes in two versions: 10A and 16A with different pin spacing.
Type L plugs are primarily used in Italy, though they can also be found in some other countries including Chile and parts of North Africa. Italy is the main country where Type L is the standard plug type.
Type C plugs can fit into many modern Italian Type L sockets, as Italy has adopted universal outlets that accept both types. However, Type L plugs cannot fit into standard Type C sockets due to the center grounding pin.
Type C plugs (Europlug) work in most modern Italian outlets, which are designed to accept multiple plug types. However, for older outlets or grounded devices, a Type L plug or adapter may be necessary. Many travelers find that Type C adapters work well in Italy.
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