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StarTech USB Type-C Male to USB Type-A Female Adapter Cable (6")

BH #STUSB31CAADP • MFR #USB31CAADP
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StarTech USB Type-C Male to USB Type-A Female Adapter Cable (6")
Key Features
  • Use USB Type-A Devices via USB Type-C
  • USB 3.0 Support
  • Up to 5 Gbps Maximum Transfer Rate
  • Braided Aluminum-Mylar Shielding
Convert your USB Type-C port into a USB Type-A port using this 6" USB Type-C Male to USB Type-A Female Adapter Cable from StarTech. This adapter allows you to use legacy USB Type-A cables or flash drives with your USB Type-C device. This USB 3.0 cable supports transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, making it up to 10x faster than USB 2.0, and is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports.
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StarTech USB-C Male to USB-A Female 3.1 Gen 1 Overview

Convert your USB Type-C port into a USB Type-A port using this 6" USB Type-C Male to USB Type-A Female Adapter Cable from StarTech. This adapter allows you to use legacy USB Type-A cables or flash drives with your USB Type-C device. This USB 3.0 cable supports transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, making it up to 10x faster than USB 2.0, and is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports.

UPC: 065030860789

StarTech USB-C Male to USB-A Female 3.1 Gen 1 Specs

Physical
Interface
USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s)
Connector 1
1x USB-A Female
Connector 2
1x USB-C Male
Cable Length
5.9" / 15 cm
Color
Black
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.04 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5 x 3.5 x 0.6"

StarTech USB-C Male to USB-A Female 3.1 Gen 1 Reviews

Just works

By Gavin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-10-18

Great adapter for connecting your usb a devices to usb c.

Works as expected

By Nichalos
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-03-05

Works as expected

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Can this adapter be used to transfer data from an ...

Can this adapter be used to transfer data from an external hard drive to a new computer?
Asked by: Maurice
Yes, it probably will serve that purpose, however you will likely need another cable with USB Type-A Male fittings on each end because this cable has a USB Type-A Female fitting.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-10-31

I assume Type C and Type A are independent of the ...

I assume Type C and Type A are independent of the device, but just in case will this work with a Chromebook?
Asked by: Marty
If your chromebook has a usb type c port then this adapter will work.
Answered by: jaime
Date published: 2021-01-14

Can I use this adapter to connect a USB mike to ...

Can I use this adapter to connect a USB mike to my iPadPro?
Asked by: Ann
Yes, you can use the StarTech USB Type-C Male to USB Type-A Female Adapter Cable (6") to connect a USB microphone to the iPad Pro.
Answered by: Alex D
Date published: 2025-08-18

Will this adapter work to connect a IOGEAR ...

Will this adapter work to connect a IOGEAR met(AL) USB 3.0 4-Port Hub, which has a USB Type A male plug, to an iMac with only USB C ports? Thank you for clearing up my confusion!
Asked by: Linda
Yes
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-09-19

Is the USB-C male compatible with the Thunderbolt ...

Is the USB-C male compatible with the Thunderbolt 4 port on my New MacBook Pro Max Laptop 2023?
Asked by: Elizabeth
Yes, the StarTech USB Type-C Male to USB Type-A Female Adapter Cable (6"), B&H # STUSB31CAADP, is compatible with Thunderbolt 4 ports on a Mac or a Windows PC.
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2024-01-11

Is the USB-C male compatible with the Thunderbolt ...

Is the USB-C male compatible with the Thunderbolt 3 port on my new MacBook Air?
Asked by: Lucy
Yes, it is.
Answered by: Jayme
Date published: 2021-04-23

Will this work with the USB C connection on the ...

Will this work with the USB C connection on the iPhone 15?
Asked by: Sam
USB31CAADP is compatible with the Apple iPhone 15. You will need to verify the compatibility of the device you intend to attach to the adapter with an iPhone though. Brandon, StarTech.com Support
Answered by: StarTech.com Support
Date published: 2023-11-13

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It works well with the pixel 2?
Asked by: Menachem
I don't have a pixel 2, but it works to connect USB type-C to USB type-A
Answered by: JAYME Q.
Date published: 2019-04-24
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