NEMA 5-15 Extension Cord
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In stock (67)Color — Black
Length — 1 Foot
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Length — 1 Foot
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Length — 3 Feet
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Length — 75 Feet
About NEMA 5-15 Extension Cord
The NEMA 5-15P to NEMA 5-15R Extension Cord provides an easy way to extend an existing cable. We stock a variety of STANDARD lengths, 13A and 15A varieties with optional SWIVEL Plug Head. Standard jacket colors are black, yellow and gray, however additional colors are available upon request. This extension cord can also be used to extend power access off of a standard 5-15R or 5-20R wall outlet to a specific location for convenience.
The plugs and connectors in this collection
What each end is, what it mates with, and where to find every cord built on it.
Plug · NEMA
NEMA 5-15P
- 15 Amps
- 125 volts
On 26 of the cords here
The NEMA 5-15P is a 3 Wire grounded plug featuring two blades (can be equal or unequal widths due to the ground pin forcing polarity) and one ground pin rated up to 125V AC and 15 Amps. The NEMA 5-15P is your standard household plug used for to connect small appliances such as TV's, Microwaves, hairdryers, etc to a wall outlet. The NEMA 5-15P is compatible with a Nema 5-20R T-Slot outlet, which is commonly found in new home installations.
Mates with NEMA 5-15R Outlet
Connector
NEMA 5-15R
- 15 Amps
- 125 volts
On 23 of the cords here (88%)
The NEMA 5-1R connector mates with a NEMA 5-15P plug (the standard plug used in residential homes in North America. Rated at 125V and 15amps. The NEMA 5-15R connector is typically used in an extension cord or a cable adapter.
Mates with NEMA 5-15P Inlet
You are on the NEMA 5-15R family page.
Connector
NEMA 5-15R 2x
- 15 Amps
- 125 volts
On 3 of the cords here (12%)
Mates with NEMA 5-15P Inlet
You are on the NEMA 5-15R 2x family page.
About NEMA 5-15 Extension Cord
World Cord Sets supplies nema 5-15 extension cord from our East Windsor, Connecticut headquarters, with manufacturing across US and overseas facilities. Cords are tested and certified to spec before shipment. We stock 26+ configurations and build custom cords to order — hand-terminated builds from in-stock components typically ship in 3–4 business days. In-stock orders placed by 2:30 PM ET ship the same day from our Connecticut warehouse.
Current rating
13–15 Amps
Voltage rating
125 volts
Plug (male end)
NEMA 5-15P
Certifications & compliance
- RoHS
- UL
- cUL
- Every cord we build is hi-pot tested
- Same-day shipping by 2:30 PM ET
- NET 30/60/90 for approved accounts
- In-house engineering and compliance support
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.