Black Adapter NEMA 5-15P to NEMA L5-20R 15A 125V
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About Black Adapter NEMA 5-15P to NEMA L5-20R 15A 125V
Black NEMA 5-15P to Locking L5-20R Straight to Locking Adapter Cords is designed to adapt a standard straight blade connector to a twist locking version. Be cautious of adapting locking to straight blade plugs, as the manufacturer likely used the locking plug to prevent against un intentional unplugging. If your plug is used in a high traffic area the unplugging of an operating machine can damage the equipment or operators.
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 1 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 L5-20R
- 20 Amps
- 125 volts
On 1 of the cords here
The NEMA L5-20R is a twist-locking NEMA connector that is rated for 125VAC and 20 Amps of power in North America. The Twist Lock configuration can lock into place by twisting the plug and connector after mating. This is an effective solution for high-traffic areas and powering equipment like electrical motors that should not be unplugged under load.
Mates with NEMA L5-20P Inlet
About Black Adapter NEMA 5-15P to NEMA L5-20R 15A 125V
World Cord Sets supplies black adapter nema 5-15p to nema l5-20r 15a 125v from our East Windsor, Connecticut headquarters, with manufacturing across US and overseas facilities. Cords are tested and certified to spec before shipment. We stock 1+ 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
15 Amps
Voltage rating
125 volts
Plug (male end)
NEMA 5-15P
Connector (female end)
NEMA L5-20R
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.