C13 to OPEN (WHIPS PIGTAILS)
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About C13 to OPEN (WHIPS PIGTAILS)
IEC 60320 C13 to Open Cables (Whips or Pigtail Cords) are available in 10 to 15 amps, 250 volts, and in many lengths. Standard color is black. Standard jacket type is SJT. Conductor sizes available are 18, 16, 14 awg or 0.75 / 1.0 mm2 or 18awg-3c + 1.0mm2. Standard approvals are UL, CSA (c-UL-us) or VDE (other international approvals are available). Colors available for the IEC 60320 C13 to Open Cables are black, white, gray, blue, green, red, yellow, and orange. Jacket types available are SJT, SJTO, SJTOW, SJTOOW, SVT, SJ, SJO, SJOW, SJOOW, H05VV-F, H05RN-F, H05RR-F. Shielded cords are available upon request. LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) PLENUM cords are available upon request.
The plugs and connectors in this collection
What each end is, what it mates with, and where to find every cord built on it.
Connector · IEC 60320
IEC 60320 C13
- 15 Amps
- 125/250V
On 46 of the cords here
The IEC 60320 C13 is a grounded 3 Wire connector rated up to 250V and 15 Amps. The C13 mates with a C14 inlet, and is commonly used in a jumper cable scenario in IT Installations providing power from a PDU to a server, router, switch or other computing device. Most people know the C13 as 'the thing that plugs into my computer' because it is the standard connector used to power most desktop computers. In a desktop computer application, the most common cable is the NEMA 5-15P to C13, which connects your standard North American wall outlet to a desktop computer.
Mates with IEC 60320 C14 Inlet
About C13 to OPEN (WHIPS PIGTAILS)
General Information About IEC 60320 C13 to Open Power Supply Cords
C13 to Whips Power Supply Cords are used to connect a device with a C14 inlet to a device that requires a hard wired connection. Our C13 to Open Power Supply Cords come standard with a 2" ROJ and 1/4" Strip. However, if you require a different length, or require custom terminations, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We can do almost any termination imaginable with a 24 hour turn-around time.
Current rating
10–15 Amps
Voltage rating
250 volts
Connector (female end)
IEC 60320 C13
Certifications & compliance
- RoHS
- UL
- cUL
- VDE
- Every cord we build is hi-pot tested
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Frequently asked questions
- What certifications do these power cords carry?
- UL and cUL-listed cord sets across the catalog, with 30+ international approval marks (VDE, ENEC, PSE, SAA, CCC, KC and more) on country-specific cords. The approvals each part carries are listed on its product page; documentation is available from sales.
- Do you require a minimum order quantity?
- No. We sell from 1 cord to 100,000. Volume discounts apply automatically at quantity breaks — you'll see pricing tiers on every product page.
- Can I get a custom length or color?
- Yes. Custom lengths and non-standard colors are hand-terminated in our Connecticut shop — typically 3–4 business days from in-stock components. Call (860) 763-2100 or submit a quote request with your specs.
- How fast does this ship?
- In-stock orders placed by 2:30 PM ET ship the same day via FedEx or UPS. All standard configurations are stocked in East Windsor, CT.