NEMA L6-20R (Female) to OPEN (WHIPS PIGTAILS)
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Length — 1 Foot
About NEMA L6-20R (Female) to OPEN (WHIPS PIGTAILS)
The open end of a power supply cord is hard wired to another device, providing power either to our from that device. Unless otherwise noted, our power supply cords come standard with a 2" ROJ (Remove Outer Jacket) and a 1/4" Strip. The ROJ length determines the length of the individual conductors, and the Strip length determines the amount of copper exposed on the end of each conductor. If you require a custom ROJ or Strip length, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
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
NEMA L6-20R
- 20 Amps
- 250 volts
On 15 of the cords here
The NEMA L6-20 Connector is rated for 250V and 20A. It is wired as HOT-HOT-GROUND, meaning this connector does not have a neutral conductor. L6-20 and L6-30 connectors are commonly found on in-rack power distribution units in applications where the main supply voltage is greater than 120 V. The locking capability and high power output also makes these connectors common in industrial settings for powering large equipment.
Mates with NEMA L6-20P Inlet
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About NEMA L6-20R (Female) to OPEN (WHIPS PIGTAILS)
World Cord Sets supplies nema l6-20r (female) to open (whips pigtails) from our East Windsor, Connecticut headquarters, with manufacturing across US and overseas facilities. Cords are tested and certified to spec before shipment. We stock 15+ 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
Connector (female end)
NEMA L6-20R
Certifications & compliance
- UL
- cUL
- RoHS
- REACH
- 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.