Type M Plug Adaptors
Travelling from the UK? A type M adaptor will allow you to connect your UK (type G) plugs to a type M socket.
For Use in: India and South Africa (3 Pin earthed).
Compatibility
Compatible with: Type M sockets only.
See our full plug & socket compatibility table for further information.
Other Adaptor Types
Planning a trip to India or South Africa? Explore our type M power adaptors below. These Indian earthed plug adaptors are all compatible with UK type G plugs and will keep your devices powered and charged while you're abroad. Many include integral USB, USB-C and some have high power PD ports for laptop charging. Multiplug extension strips can also be a convenient way to connect several devices.
Countries Where Type M Plugs are Used
India, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Swaziland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Type M Travel Adaptors
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Primarily: India & South Africa.
Full list: India, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland. -
A type M travel adaptor will convert your British (type G) plugs to a 3 pin (earthed) configuration that will fit the type M (16A) sockets found in India and South Africa. They do not convert the voltage or frequency of the electrical supply.
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No, type D are rated at 6A whereas type M are rated at 16A and have larger diameter pins with wider spacing. Type D plugs will not fit type M sockets and vice versa.
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Yes, many type M adaptors have integral USB, USB-C and sometimes PD ports.
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No, universal adaptors do not have a type M plug.
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No, the pin size and spacing is completely different so they are incompatible.
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Here's a picture of a Type M plug adaptor.
