Plug type F (German electrical plug) Plug type F (German electrical plug) is the most widespread type, especially in Germany and Europe. The only difference between plug type C and type F is the protective contacts. However, if you have a type F socket outlet, you can also use the types C and E. Design and use of the ‘German’ plug type The German electrical plug has two round contact pins with a diameter of 4.8 millimetres, a length of 19 millimetres and a centre distance of 19 millimetres for the outer conductor and neutral conductor. The mains voltage of the sockets in Germany is 230 volts at a frequency of 50 Hz. Many power distribution units from GUDE are available with load sockets for the German plug, among other things, and are manufactured as standard. Where is the Plug type F common? Afghanistan Algeria Andorra Austria Belarus Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Estonia Finland Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Indonesia Iran Italy/San Marino Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Moldova Mongolia Montenegro Mosambique Netherlands Norway North Macedonia Portugal Romania Russia Serbia Slovenia South Korea Spain Sweden Syria Turkey Ukraine Vatican State World map of socket types All terms in Expert Know-how