NEMA 5-20P to OPEN Power Cords
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Length — 1 Foot
About NEMA 5-20P to OPEN Power Cords
5-20P to OPEN Power Supply Cords according to NEMA standards. Standard rating is 20 amps 125 volts (20A 125V). Nema 5-20P mates with a Nema 5-20R outlet (receptacle or connector). The OPEN end typically is hard-wired to equipment, but will also allow mounting specialty connectors. Standard molded lengths available. Custom low volume quick turn around assembled versions available. Standard STOCK color is black. Other colors are available (white, gray, blue, green, red, yellow, orange).
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 5-20P
- 20 Amps
- 125 volts
On 15 of the cords here
The NEMA 5-20P is a 3 Wire grounded plug featuring two blades and one ground pin rated up to 125V AC and 20 Amps. The NEMA 5-20P is used in applications that require higher power draw such as large refrigerators, space heaters,large kitchen mixers, etc. The 5-20R T-SLot receptacle allows you to plug in either a 5-20P or a 5-15P plug, allowing greater flexibility. In modern home installations, 5-20R T-Slot receptacles are often used when 20A circuits are installed due to flexibility of being downward compatable with the 5-15P.
Mates with NEMA 5-20R Outlet
About NEMA 5-20P to OPEN Power Cords
NEMA 5-20P Plug Information
NEMA 5-20P
The NEMA 5-20P is a 3 Wire grounded plug featuring two blades and one ground pin rated up to 125V AC and 20 Amps. The NEMA 5-20P is used in applications that require higher power draw such as large refrigerators, space heaters,large kitchen mixers, etc. The 5-20R T-SLot receptacle allows you to plug in either a 5-20P or a 5-15P plug, allowing greater flexibility. In modern home installations, 5-20R T-Slot receptacles are often used when 20A circuits are installed due to flexibility of being downward compatible with the 5-15P.
Which connector do I need on my NEMA 5-20P cordset?
Open Ended
Open Ended cables are used to hard wired onto existing devices or equipment. World Cord Sets, Inc can provide custom ROJ & Strip lengths, or, blunt cut cables. If you need a custom length ROJ or Strip, please provide the ROJ & Strip lengths in the additional notes section during checkout.
General Information
The NEMA 5-20P to Open/Whip/Pig Tail- NACC is a power supply cord rated for 125VAC and 20A max. NACC, North American Color Code, refers to the color code of the conductor insulation which is BLACK / WHITE / GREEN. This cord is for field installation to equipment or device that requires a line, neutral and ground conductor (not exceeding the rated power of the cord) to operate. Standard Whips are Removed Outer Jacket(ROJ) 2" and then each conductor is stripped 1/4" to bare conductor. Other ROJ/Strip combinations are available for bulk quantities upon request.
The NEMA 5 standard specifies three wire (hot-neutral-ground), two blade one ground pin, grounded devices. The NEMA 5-20P is a 3 Wire grounded plug featuring two blades (one horizontal and one vertical) and one ground pin rated up to 125V AC and 20 Amps. This is do not allow a 5-20P into a 5-15R, but to allow a 5-15P (plug) into a 5-20R (t-slot receptacle).
Current rating
20 Amps
Voltage rating
125 volts
Plug (male end)
NEMA 5-20P
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.