USB-A to USB-C Female Adapter — Use USB-C Cables in USB-A Ports | Eplugit

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.