# USB-C receptacle (16/24-pin, mid-mount)

> What size cutout does a USB-C port need in an enclosure?

- Category: Hardware › Panel & connectors
- Kind: Standard part
- Basis: USB-IF Type-C specification; common part values
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## Overall (mm)

| width | height |
|---|---|
| 8.94 | 3.26 |

## Notes

- Plug overmold varies by cable; the receptacle opening is 8.94 × 3.26 mm with 1.3 mm corner radii. Leave a 10 × 4.5 mm panel cutout with 0.5 mm clearance for the plug housing and a few degrees of angle.
- Receptacle depth typically 7.3–8.9 mm behind the panel.

## Where the files are

- USB-IF: [USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification](https://www.usb.org/document-library/usb-type-cr-cable-and-connector-specification-release-24) — PDF — USB-IF public document (verify at link)

## Questions

**What size is a USB-C port cutout?**

The receptacle opening is 8.94 × 3.26 mm with 1.3 mm corner radii; a panel cutout of 10 × 4.5 mm leaves 0.5 mm clearance for the plug shell.

**How deep is a USB-C receptacle?**

Typically 7.3–8.9 mm behind the panel; plug overmolds vary from 10 to 13 mm wide, so leave room for the cable.

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