Standard NEMA 5-15P to IEC320 C13 125V
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About Standard NEMA 5-15P to IEC320 C13 125V
NEMA 5-15P to C13 125 VOLT 10 AMP STANDARD DUTY, 13 AMP MEDIUM DUTY and 15 AMP HEAVY DUTY Power Cords are available in many STANDARD STOCK lengths. This cord is typically used to power a computer. The 3-prong plug fits into a standard wall outlet. The C13 mates with a C14 inlet (which is typically used on a computer). The NEMA 5-15P and C13 are rated at 15 amps, but most computers require less than 10 amps. Consult your owners manual to see if you can use this de-rated power cord. Black is the standard color, but other colors are available.
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 161 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 · IEC 60320
IEC 60320 C13
- 15 Amps
- 125/250V
On 158 of the cords here (98%)
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 Standard NEMA 5-15P to IEC320 C13 125V
World Cord Sets supplies standard nema 5-15p to iec320 c13 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 161+ 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
10–15 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.