There are many different types of power outlets,and the standards of outlets used may vary from region to region and country to country.Below are some common types of power outlets:

　　1.Type A outlet:also known as the American standard outlet,it is usually used in the United States,Canada,Mexico and some Central and South American countries.It is a two-pronged outlet with no grounding wire.

　　2.Type B receptacle:Similar to the Type A receptacle,but with an additional grounding prong.Also used in the United States,Canada,Mexico and some other Central and South American countries.

　　3.Type C socket:Also known as European socket,it is one of the very common socket types internationally.It is commonly used in Europe,Africa,Asia and most of the Middle Eastern countries.Type C socket is two round pins.

　　4.Type D socket:commonly known as Indian socket,used in India,Nepal and some other South Asian countries.Type D socket is in the shape of three round pins arranged in a triangle.

　　5.Type E socket:also known as French socket,usually used in France,Belgium,Poland and some other European countries.Type E socket contains two round pins and a grounding pin.

　　6.Type G socket:also known as the British socket,it is the standard socket used in the UK,Iran,Malaysia and some other countries.the Type G socket is three rectangular pins,one of which is the grounding pin.

　　7.Type I sockets:Also known as Australian sockets,they are commonly used in Australia,New Zealand,South America and some Asian countries.type I sockets have two inverted triangular pins and a grounding pin.

　　In addition to the common types of sockets mentioned above,there are other types of sockets such as Type J(Switzerland),Type K(Denmark),Type L(Italy),and Type M(South Africa),etc.Depending on the country and region,there may be other types of sockets such as Type J(Switzerland),Type K(Denmark),Type L(Italy),and Type M(South Africa).Depending on the country and region,there may also be their own unique socket standards.

　　When travelling internationally or purchasing electrical equipment,knowing the types of sockets in your target country or region can help you choose the right socket converter or the right electrical equipment.