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VOLTAGE

Voltage in Uruguay is 220 Volt. Appliances brought from Europe, Australia and other Asian countries where voltage is 220 to 240V can be used. Some items brought from the US and Japan can be used with a transformer from 220V to 110V. High powered 110V appliances like microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, dryers may not work properly in Uruguay if not used with big step-down transformers (from 220v to 110V)Transformers are available in Uruguay at specialized electrical stores.

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PLUGS

Usually Uruguayan electrical plugs have two pins as european ones and three pins in case the appliance needs to be grounded.For connecting US plugs an adapter must be used. If so, most of the Uruguayan homes have this wall outlet, some kitchen outlets are Schuko, mostly for microwave ovens, refrigerators, washing machines and tumble dryers. You may also find adapters for this outlets in major Uruguayan electrical stores. The combination of plug adapter and converters may enable the usage of the appliances from other countries, except appliances with high- power or subject to sensible mechanism.

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FRECUENCY

The frequency of electric current in Uruguay is 50 Hertz. The US uses 60 Hertz.Some appliances can be used without adjusting the frequency. If you are bringing sensitive appliances, be sure to check the frequency. Transformers can change voltages, plug adaptors can fit your appliances to the wall outlet, but changing frequency is almost impossible, or very costly.

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CONVERTERS

There are two main types of voltage converter. Resistor-network converters will usually be advertised as supporting something like 50-1600 Watts. They are light-weight and support high-wattage electrical appliances like hair dryers and irons. However, they can only be used for short periods of time and are not ideal for digital devices.Transformers will have a much lower maximum Watt rating, usually 50 or 100. Transformers can often be used continuously and provide better electricity for low wattage appliances like battery chargers, radios, laptop computers, cameras, mp3 players and camcorders. However, they are heavy because they contain large iron rods and lots of copper wire.

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BED SIZES

Standard sizes for double beds in Uruguay are the following:
Double bed: 140 x 190 cm
Double bed: 150 x 190 cm
Double bed: 160 x 200 cm

Standard sizes for single beds in Uruguay are the following:
Single bed: 80 x 185 cm.
Single bed: 90 x 190 cm.