Cables 1m to 1.5m

The everyday length

A metre to a metre and a half is the length most phone cables come in, and for good reason. It reaches from a desk charger to your hand, from a kitchen socket to the worktop, and from a car charger to most holders, without loops trailing on the floor. If you are replacing a cable that came in the box, this is probably the length you had. This page lists every charging cable offered at 1m to 1.5m.

A cable offered in several lengths is listed under each length it comes in, so the same cable can appear on more than one of these pages. Pick the length you want from the choices on its product page.

The kinds of cable at this length

• Braided and woven cables, in nylon or fabric jackets that resist kinks and fraying, many in a choice of colours. See braided cables.
• Retractable cables at 1m that wind back into their case, rated for 100W or 240W with USB Power Delivery. See retractable cables.
• Coiled and spring cables that stretch when you need them and pull back when you do not.
• Right-angle cables with an L-shaped end that lies flat, for gaming with the phone held sideways and for the car.
• 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 cables at around 1.2m to 1.5m, with several ends for a house of different phones. See 3-in-1 cables.
• Cables for iPhone, both USB-C to Lightning and USB to Lightning, for the iPhone 14 and earlier.

How to choose at this length

Match the plugs first: USB-C or Lightning at the phone end, and USB-C or USB-A at the charger end, to suit the socket on your charger. Then decide how much power the cable has to carry. Most USB-C to USB-C cables carry up to 3 amps, or 60 watts, which covers fast charging on any phone. A cable rated for 5 amps with an e-marker chip carries up to 240 watts, which matters for a laptop or a Galaxy on 45W charging. If a listing gives no rating, assume 60 watts. USB-A cables usually charge more slowly, as USB Power Delivery is built around USB-C.

Finally, think about wear. The cable you use most fails first, just behind the plug, so a braided jacket or a right-angle end that is not bent every time you pick the phone up lasts longer. The guide to which charging cable your phone needs covers wear and plugs in full.

Questions people ask about 1m to 1.5m cables

Is 1m long enough for the bedside?

Only if the socket is close to the bed. Measure the route with a piece of string; many people find they need 2m cables there.

Will a 1m cable fast charge my phone?

Yes, with the right plugs and a fast charger. Length makes little difference at phone power.

More to look at

• 2m cables
• Cables under 1m
• Braided cables
• Retractable cables
• USB-C to USB-C cables
• Guide: Which charging cable does my phone need?