{ "version": "2026-10-20", "license": "Dimension sheets are written by Xem Studio from the cited sources and are free to use (CC BY 4.0, attribute 'Xem Studio'). Linked files belong to their publishers under the license shown; Xem Studio does not host them. 'license_verified: false' means the license shown is from memory or the publisher's page as last read and should be confirmed at the link before commercial use.", "slug": "cable-and-plug-sizes", "name": "Standard cable and plug sizes: USB-C, USB-A, Micro-B, Lightning, HDMI, RJ45, DC barrel, cable and power-cord diameters", "kind": "standard", "category": "Electronics", "group": "Chargers & cables", "year": null, "question": "How wide is a USB-C plug?", "tags": [ "usb-c", "usb", "lightning", "hdmi", "cable", "cable clip", "grommet", "power cord" ], "aliases": [ "usb c plug dimensions", "lightning cable diameter", "cable thickness mm", "usb c cable diameter", "hdmi plug size", "cable clip 3d print", "extension cord diameter" ], "overall_mm": { "length": null, "width": null, "height": null }, "official_cad": false, "xem_status": "free-files", "les": false, "free_files": 9, "url": "https://xemstudio.com/objects/cable-and-plug-sizes/", "sheet_txt": "https://xemstudio.com/objects/cable-and-plug-sizes/sheet.txt", "sheet": { "basis": "USB 2.0 and USB Type-C specification values (via connector makers and spec extracts), cable makers' datasheets, cord makers' tables", "overall_mm": { "length": null, "width": null, "height": null }, "notes": [ "USB-C: receptacle opening 8.34 × 2.56; plug tongue 8.25 × 2.4; plug body (overmold) commonly at most 12.35 × 6.5 mm — size cut-outs and grommets for that.", "USB-A: plug 12.0 × 4.5, receptacle 12.5 × 5.12; plug body at most 16 × 8. Micro-B: plug 6.85 × 1.8, body at most 10.6 × 8.5. Lightning plug 6.7 × 1.5 (body not published; one cable's is 10.6 × 6.0).", "HDMI: Type A plug 13.9 × 4.45 (receptacle 14.0 × 4.55), Mini (C) 10.42 × 2.42, Micro (D) 5.83 × 2.20; plug bodies are not published (licensed spec). RJ45 plug 11.68 × 8.00 × 22.48.", "DC barrel 5.5 × 2.1: sleeve Ø5.5, pin hole Ø2.1, 9.5 long.", "Cable diameters: USB-C to Lightning 3.6–3.8; USB-C USB 2.0 4.4; USB 3.1 / Thunderbolt 4 4.6–4.7; HDMI 6.3–6.5; Cat5e 4.83; Cat6 5.69. Power cords: SPT-2 flat 18/2 3.6 × 6.9, 16/3 3.9 × 9.5; SJT round 18/3 7.7–8.0, 16/3 8.4–8.8, 14/3 9.3–9.6, 12/3 11.3.", "Clips (free STL) for Ø3.6 / 4.5 / 6.4 / 8.0 / 9.5 cables snap on through a 0.7 d opening; the desk grommet slot passes a USB-C plug body." ], "table": { "columns": [ "item", "size_mm" ], "rows": [ [ "USB-C receptacle", "8.34 × 2.56" ], [ "USB-C plug body (max)", "12.35 × 6.5" ], [ "USB-A plug / receptacle", "12.0 × 4.5 / 12.5 × 5.12" ], [ "USB-A plug body (max)", "16 × 8" ], [ "Micro-B plug / body max", "6.85 × 1.8 / 10.6 × 8.5" ], [ "Lightning plug", "6.7 × 1.5" ], [ "HDMI A plug", "13.9 × 4.45" ], [ "HDMI Mini / Micro plug", "10.42 × 2.42 / 5.83 × 2.20" ], [ "RJ45 plug", "11.68 × 8.00 × 22.48" ], [ "DC barrel 5.5 × 2.1", "Ø5.5, pin Ø2.1, 9.5 long" ], [ "USB-C to Lightning cable", "Ø3.6–3.8" ], [ "USB-C cable (USB 2.0 / 3.x)", "Ø4.4 / 4.6–4.7" ], [ "HDMI cable", "Ø6.3–6.5" ], [ "Cat5e / Cat6", "Ø4.83 / Ø5.69" ], [ "SPT-2 18/2 flat cord", "3.56 × 6.86" ], [ "SJT 18/3 / 16/3 / 14/3 round cord", "Ø7.7–8.0 / 8.4–8.8 / 9.3–9.6" ] ] } }, "sheet_text": "Standard cable and plug sizes: USB-C, USB-A, Micro-B, Lightning, HDMI, RJ45, DC barrel, cable and power-cord diameters — dimension sheet\nSource: Xem Studio, https://xemstudio.com/objects/cable-and-plug-sizes/ (CC BY 4.0)\nBasis: USB 2.0 and USB Type-C specification values (via connector makers and spec extracts), cable makers' datasheets, cord makers' tables\nCatalog version: 2026-10-20\n\nSizes: see table below\n- USB-C: receptacle opening 8.34 × 2.56; plug tongue 8.25 × 2.4; plug body (overmold) commonly at most 12.35 × 6.5 mm — size cut-outs and grommets for that.\n- USB-A: plug 12.0 × 4.5, receptacle 12.5 × 5.12; plug body at most 16 × 8. Micro-B: plug 6.85 × 1.8, body at most 10.6 × 8.5. Lightning plug 6.7 × 1.5 (body not published; one cable's is 10.6 × 6.0).\n- HDMI: Type A plug 13.9 × 4.45 (receptacle 14.0 × 4.55), Mini (C) 10.42 × 2.42, Micro (D) 5.83 × 2.20; plug bodies are not published (licensed spec). RJ45 plug 11.68 × 8.00 × 22.48.\n- DC barrel 5.5 × 2.1: sleeve Ø5.5, pin hole Ø2.1, 9.5 long.\n- Cable diameters: USB-C to Lightning 3.6–3.8; USB-C USB 2.0 4.4; USB 3.1 / Thunderbolt 4 4.6–4.7; HDMI 6.3–6.5; Cat5e 4.83; Cat6 5.69. Power cords: SPT-2 flat 18/2 3.6 × 6.9, 16/3 3.9 × 9.5; SJT round 18/3 7.7–8.0, 16/3 8.4–8.8, 14/3 9.3–9.6, 12/3 11.3.\n- Clips (free STL) for Ø3.6 / 4.5 / 6.4 / 8.0 / 9.5 cables snap on through a 0.7 d opening; the desk grommet slot passes a USB-C plug body.\n\nitem size_mm\nUSB-C receptacle 8.34 × 2.56\nUSB-C plug body (max) 12.35 × 6.5\nUSB-A plug / receptacle 12.0 × 4.5 / 12.5 × 5.12\nUSB-A plug body (max) 16 × 8\nMicro-B plug / body max 6.85 × 1.8 / 10.6 × 8.5\nLightning plug 6.7 × 1.5\nHDMI A plug 13.9 × 4.45\nHDMI Mini / Micro plug 10.42 × 2.42 / 5.83 × 2.20\nRJ45 plug 11.68 × 8.00 × 22.48\nDC barrel 5.5 × 2.1 Ø5.5, pin Ø2.1, 9.5 long\nUSB-C to Lightning cable Ø3.6–3.8\nUSB-C cable (USB 2.0 / 3.x) Ø4.4 / 4.6–4.7\nHDMI cable Ø6.3–6.5\nCat5e / Cat6 Ø4.83 / Ø5.69\nSPT-2 18/2 flat cord 3.56 × 6.86\nSJT 18/3 / 16/3 / 14/3 round cord Ø7.7–8.0 / 8.4–8.8 / 9.3–9.6\n\nFiles elsewhere (not hosted by Xem Studio; license as stated by the publisher):\n- Wikipedia (USB 2.0 / Type-C spec figures): USB hardware — web — Publisher's page; 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