NEMA 6-20 Extension Cords
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Made to orderColor — Black
Length — 6 Feet
About NEMA 6-20 Extension Cords
NEMA 6-20 Extension Cords are rated up to 250VAC and 20A. We stock in several STANDARD lengths. Standard color is BLACK. Standard wire gauge is 12AWG.
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 6-20P
- 20 Amps
- 250 volts
On 3 of the cords here
The NEMA 6-20P is a 3 Wire grounded plug featuring two blades and one ground pin rated up to 250V AC and 20 Amps. The NEMA 6-20P has one horizontal blade and one vertical blade and mates with a 6-20R Outlet.
Mates with NEMA 6-20R Outlet
Connector
NEMA 6-20R
- 20 Amps
- 250 volts
On 3 of the cords here
The NEMA 6-20R Connector (Female) is rated for 250VAC and 20 Amperes, and is used in North America under the NEMA set of standards. It can mate with the matching NEMA 6-20P Plug type.The connector type is commonly used in commercial and industrial settings to supply power to smaller electrical motors and equipment.
Mates with NEMA 6-20P Inlet
About NEMA 6-20 Extension Cords
World Cord Sets supplies nema 6-20 extension cords from our East Windsor, Connecticut headquarters, with manufacturing across US and overseas facilities. Cords are tested and certified to spec before shipment. We stock 3+ 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
20 Amps
Voltage rating
250 volts
Plug (male end)
NEMA 6-20P
Connector (female end)
NEMA 6-20R
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.