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About IEC 60320 C20 Plug Adapters
C20 Adapter for Data Center Power Distribution Units
These plug adapter blocks are designed to be an effective solution to provide a unique configuration when only C19 receptacles are available. Often times, there will be a unique plug type in your data rack (ie. 4 of 5 Power cables use the C20 plug, but the 5th utilizes the C14 plug). In circumstances like this, you can easily provide a power source to this one-off plug type.
Adapt a standard C19 Outlet to the configuration of your choice
The C20 Adapter blocks simply plug into a standard C19 outlet and adapt the power supply to be mated with the plug type of your choosing. They can also split the power source into two receptacles with the splitter blocks. These adapters have a wide variety of applications, and function as a tool for the installer to utilize as needed.
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 · IEC 60320
IEC 60320 C20
- 20 Amps
- 250 volts
On 9 of the cords here (82%)
The IEC 60320 C20 is a grounded 3 Wire Plug rated up to 250V and 20 Amps. The C20 mates with a C19 outlet, typically found on Data Center/IT specific PDUs (Power Distribution Unit). The most common configuration for a C20 is in a jumper cable scenario, providing power from a PDU to a blade server chassis, high powered server, large network router, or similar device.
Mates with IEC 60320 C19 Outlet
Connector
NEMA 5-20R
- 20 Amps
- 125 volts
On 2 of the cords here (18%)
The NEMA 5-20R connector is used to mate
Mates with NEMA 5-20P Inlet
Connector · IEC 60320
IEC 60320 C5
- 10 Amps
- 250 volts
On 1 of the cords here (9%)
The IEC 60320 C5 is a grounded 3 Wire connector rated up to 250V and 2.5 Amps Internationally or 125V and 10 Amps in North America. The C5 mates with a C6 inlet, and is commonly used for laptop power supplies, projectors, and some televisions. Being slightly smaller in size than the C13, the C5 can be a good choice for smaller appliances. This connector is sometimes referred to as a "Mickey Mouse" connector due to the shape of the connector looking similar to the kids television show character.
Mates with IEC 60320 C6 Inlet
Connector · IEC 60320
IEC 60320 C7
- 10 Amps
- 125 volts
On 1 of the cords here (9%)
The IEC 60320 C7 is an ungrounded 2 Wire connector rated up to 250V and 2.5 Amps Internationally or 125V and 10 Amps in North America. The C7 mates with a C8 inlet, and is commonly used for laptop power supplies, video game consoles, televisions, and other double-insulated small appliances. This connector is sometimes referred to as a "Figure-8" or "Shotgun" connector due to it's shape. A variation of the C7 exists, sometimes referred to as a C7P or C7 Polarized, although it is not documented in the IEC 60320 standard. The C7P has one square side and one circular side so the connector only mates with the inlet using the correct pin configuration.
Mates with IEC 60320 C8 Inlet
Connector · IEC 60320
IEC 60320 C13
- 15 Amps
- 125/250V
On 1 of the cords here (9%)
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
Connector · IEC 60320
IEC 60320 C15
- 15 Amps
- 125/250V
On 1 of the cords here (9%)
The IEC 320 C15 Power cable is used to power electrical devices that emit so much heat (intentionally or unintentionally) that they require a power connection that can withstand more than the 70 °C (158 °F) temperature rating of the standard C13. In combination with the C14 plug type, the use cases of this high-temperature cable are almost exclusively data center environments. This cable would most likely be found supplying a High-Powered Switch power from a rack-mounted PDU power supply source. If your equipment has a IEC320 C16 Inlet it should only be mated with the matching C15-Power Connector.
Mates with IEC 60320 C16 Inlet
About IEC 60320 C20 Plug Adapters
This adapter block series can adapt the standard IEC receptacle known as IEC 60320 C19 (c20 Female Socket) into a variety of IEC 60320 and NEMA configurations for your convenience. This is beneficial to circumstances where a Power Distribution Unit does not have a specific port type that you need for your equipment. Instead of purchasing a different PDU, or an expensive PDU with assorted outlet types all you need is this low-cost solution.
Current rating
2.5–20 Amps
Voltage rating
125–250 volts
Plug (male end)
IEC 60320 C20
Certifications & compliance
- CE
- 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.