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Where Is My Device's Voltage Label?

Direct answer

Where Is My Device's Voltage Label?

Look on the underside of the device, on the power plug itself, or on the charger/power brick — find the line that starts with "INPUT".

V = volts (the most important number for safety). Hz = frequency. A and W = current and power. The ~ symbol means AC (normal household power).

"INPUT 100–240V~ 50/60Hz" means dual voltage; a single value like "120V" means single voltage.

If you can't find or read the label, don't plug in until you've confirmed it.

Where to look

Common voltage-label locations

The label may be on the device, the plug, or a separate power brick.

Laptop charger Look on the rectangular brick, often near the cable strain relief or safety marks.
Hair tool Check the handle or hinge area. If the print is missing, do not guess abroad.
USB charger Read the wall brick itself; the phone, cable, or USB-C output text is not enough.
Visual proof

Label examples to recognize

Use these text patterns as visual cues before you trust a charger, hair tool, or adapter abroad.

Travel-safe AC input INPUT 100-240V~ 50/60Hz This is the wall-side range that usually works worldwide; you may still need a plug adapter.
Single-voltage warning INPUT 120V~ 60Hz This is not universal. Do not rely on a plug adapter in 220-240V countries.
Output is not input OUTPUT 20V ⎓ 3.25A USB-C output tells you what the charger sends to the device; it does not prove wall-voltage safety.

Step by step

  1. Look on the underside of the device, on the power plug, or on the charger/power brick.
  2. Find the line that starts with "INPUT".
  3. Read the voltage: "100–240V" means dual voltage; a single value like "120V" means single voltage.
Exact trip check

Check your own device, label, and destination before you pack.

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Guidance only — not professional electrical advice. Always confirm against your device's label before plugging in. Local wiring (especially in hotels and older buildings) can vary.