NEMA L6-20P to IEC60320 C21 Adapter Power Cords
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In stock (130)Color — Black
Length — 8 Feet
About NEMA L6-20P to IEC60320 C21 Adapter Power Cords
NEMA L6-20P to IEC 60320 C21 Power Cords are rated up to 250V and 20A. We stock STANDARD LENGTHS. Standard color is black. Standard wire gauge is 12AWG. The NEMA L6-20P will lock into place to prevent any nuisance unplugging. It is commonly found in industrial and commerical setting where there is a power drop from the ceiling in the form of a L6-20R Connector that is wired into a junction box on the ceiling. The C21 is designed for the same Higher Power Draw as the C20, however it is also rated for higher temperature applications. So this cord is useful for things like IT Servers in Data Centers that can produce lots of heat when running at max capacity.
The plugs and connectors in this collection
What each end is, what it mates with, and where to find every cord built on it.
Connector · IEC 60320
IEC 60320 C21
- 20 Amps
- 125/250V
On 2 of the cords here
The IEC 60320 C21 is a grounded 3 Wire connector rated up to 250V and 20 Amps. The C21 mates with a C22 or C20 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. The C21 is a HIGH TEMPERATURE version of the C19 connector, with a maximum pin temperature of 155°C instead of the standard 65°C ofa C19, and is typically used in high powered blade servers, large network routers, and other IT equipment that draws more power than a standard C13 can accommodate.
Mates with IEC 60320 C22 Inlet
Plug · NEMA
NEMA L6-20P
- 20 Amps
- 250 volts
On 2 of the cords here
THE NEMA L6-20P is a 3 Wire 3 Blade grounded device with hot-hot-ground wiring and is rated up to 250V AC and 20 Amps.
Mates with NEMA L6-20R Outlet
About NEMA L6-20P to IEC60320 C21 Adapter Power Cords
World Cord Sets supplies nema l6-20p to iec60320 c21 adapter power 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 2+ 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 L6-20P
Connector (female end)
IEC 60320 C21
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.