Got a GFCI, a USB outlet, a smart switch or a dimmer and not sure which plate to order? The short answer: if the device has a rectangular face, choose Rocker/Decora. This 39-second video shows you what to look for.
Why One Plate Fits All of These
Decorator style is the industry-standard opening, and a whole lot of modern devices share it. That one rectangle covers:
- GFCI and AFCI outlets
- USB-A and USB-C charger outlets
- Smart switches
- Rocker switches
- Most dimmers
So when you're shopping for a plate, you don't need a special "GFCI plate" or "USB plate." If the face of the device is a rectangle, the Rocker/Decora opening is the one you want.
How to Be Sure
Want to double-check? Measure the face of the device. The Decora opening is 1-5/16" wide x 2-5/8" tall. If your device's face matches that rectangle, you've got your answer.
If you're working out a box with more than one device in it, count them left to right. My posts on what a gang is and toggle, Decora and duplex walk through the rest, and the wall plate buying guide covers the common mix-ups.
Still not sure? Send me a photo through my Etsy shop and I'll point you to the right plate.
Plates for Every Opening
I make wood switch and outlet plates with Rocker/Decora openings, plus backing plates from 1 to 6 gang for devices that sit out from the wall. If you need one of those, here's how to attach a backing plate. You can browse everything on the switch plates page, or check switchplates.info for sizing, wood types and fit.
More short how-tos on the VARØ Industries YouTube channel.