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Need a solution today? See the alternatives further down this page.

The cable is USB-C. The port in front of you is not.

This is the everyday version of the problem: a USB-C charging cable in your hand, and an older desktop PC, a hotel power board, a car console, a wall charger or a monitor USB port that only takes the old rectangular USB-A plug. You do not need a second cable for every device. You need a small adapter that changes the plug shape at one end.

This one converts a USB-A port into a USB-C socket, and it handles both charging and data — so a phone plugged in through it will charge, and a device plugged in through it will still be seen by the computer.

What it works with

• Older computers and laptops with USB-A ports only
• Wall chargers, power boards and car chargers with a USB-A socket
• Monitors, TVs, docks and consoles with a spare USB-A port
• Any USB-C cable that you would otherwise need a USB-A version of

The honest limitation — this is a USB 2.0 adapter

Data runs at USB 2.0 speed, 480Mbps. That is entirely fine for charging, keyboards, mice, printers, controllers and everyday phone syncing. It is not the right choice for an external SSD or moving large video files, because the adapter will cap the transfer speed regardless of how fast your drive and cable are. If speed is the point, use a direct USB-C connection instead.

It also does not increase charging speed. Power delivered through a USB-A port is limited by that port, not by the adapter.

What to buy instead while this is out of stock

• Eplugit 100W GaN USB-C Wall Charger — $100 or 65W USB-C GaN Charger — $45 paired with the 2m USB-C to USB-C cable — $15. If the reason you wanted this adapter was to charge a USB-C device from an old USB-A charger, this is the better fix: a native USB-C charger is dramatically faster than anything a legacy USB-A port can deliver.
• Eplugit 7-in-1 USB-C Hub — $45 — if you are trying to bridge older and newer devices at a desk, the hub solves it properly and at full speed.

Why buy from an Australian seller

Small adapters are exactly the item that goes missing in the post when ordered from overseas, and chasing a twelve-dollar parcel across three weeks and a time zone is not worth the effort. When this is in stock it ships from Australia and generally arrives in 2 to 5 business days, with a proper Australian tax invoice, a 30-day money-back guarantee, a 12-month Australian warranty behind it, and local support you can reach in business hours.

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

When will it be back in stock?

We do not have a confirmed date yet. Add your email to the “Notify me when back in stock” box on this page and we will email you as soon as Australian stock arrives. Delivery is then 2 to 5 business days.

What can I use instead right now?

If you wanted it for charging, a native USB-C charger with a USB-C to USB-C cable is faster and more reliable than charging through an old USB-A port. If you wanted it to connect devices at a desk, the 7-in-1 USB-C hub does the job at full speed.

Is this the same as the USB-C to USB-A adapter?

No — it is the opposite direction. This one plugs a USB-C cable into a USB-A port. The other lets you plug a USB-A device into a USB-C port. Check which end you need before ordering.

Will it charge my phone quickly?

It passes charging through, but the speed is set by the USB-A port it is plugged into. An older USB-A port delivers modest power, so this is a convenience adapter rather than a fast-charging solution.

Can I use it with an external SSD?

It will connect, but at USB 2.0 speed of 480Mbps, which will slow the drive noticeably. For fast storage, connect directly to a USB-C port instead.

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Currently out of stock — join the restock list

This adapter is temporarily unavailable. Enter your email in the “Notify me when back in stock” box on this page and we will email you as soon as Australian stock arrives. There is no obligation and we will not use your address for anything else. Once it is back in stock, order before 2pm on a business day and it ships the same day, arriving in 2 to 5 business days.

Need something today? See the alternatives further down this page.

Your new laptop has USB-C ports and everything you own has a USB plug

The USB stick the client handed you. The wireless mouse receiver. The keyboard at the hot desk. The printer cable in the office cupboard. None of them fit a USB-C port, and the day you discover that is always the day it matters. This adapter is the smallest possible fix: it turns one USB-C port into a full-size USB-A socket, and it lives on your keyring so it is with you when you need it.

The casing is aluminium rather than plastic, which is what keeps it viable as a keyring item — it survives being in a pocket with keys and coins.

What it works with

Plug the USB-C end into your device, then plug the USB-A device into the adapter:

• USB-C laptops — MacBook, Dell XPS, HP, Lenovo and other USB-C only machines
• Tablets and phones with USB-C — for memory sticks, card readers and wired accessories
• USB-A devices — flash drives, mice, keyboards, wireless dongles, external drives, printers, cameras

Data runs at up to 5Gbps, so a USB 3.0 flash drive or portable hard drive transfers at proper speed rather than dropping to legacy rates.

The honest limitation

It converts the plug shape and carries data — it does not add ports. If you routinely need a mouse, a keyboard and a drive at the same time, one adapter will not solve it and you will be swapping devices all day. A hub is the better answer in that case, and we sell them.

What to buy instead while this is out of stock

• Eplugit 4-Port USB 3.1 Type-C Hub — $25 — the closest working substitute. It does the same job of connecting USB-A devices to a USB-C port, but gives you four sockets instead of one, at the same 5Gbps. In stock now.
• Eplugit 7-in-1 USB-C Hub — $45 — if you also want HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet and SD card slots in the same aluminium body. In stock now.

Why buy from an Australian seller

When this adapter is in stock it ships from Australia and generally arrives in 2 to 5 business days, rather than the roughly three weeks an overseas listing takes. You get a proper Australian tax invoice, a 12-month Australian warranty behind the product, a 30-day money-back guarantee, and local support — which matters most on small items, because chasing a two-dollar overseas adapter that never arrived is not worth anyone’s afternoon.

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

When will it be back in stock?

We do not have a confirmed date. Add your email to the “Notify me when back in stock” box on this page and you will be emailed as soon as Australian stock arrives. Once available, orders arrive in 2 to 5 business days.

What should I buy instead in the meantime?

The 4-Port USB 3.1 Type-C Hub is the closest match — same 5Gbps, same USB-C to USB-A job, but with four ports instead of one. If you also need HDMI and Ethernet, look at the 7-in-1 USB-C hub.

Will it work with my MacBook?

Yes. It plugs into a USB-C port and gives you a full-size USB-A socket for flash drives, mice, keyboards and wireless receivers.

Is it fast enough for an external hard drive?

Data runs at up to 5Gbps, which is enough for USB 3.0 flash drives and portable hard drives to run at their normal speed.

Can I use it to charge my phone?

It is specified as a data adapter with a USB-A female socket, so it is intended for connecting USB-A accessories rather than as a charging solution. For charging, use a USB-C charger and cable.

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