NEMA 5-15P Adapter Blocks | Wall Receptacle Adapters
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About NEMA 5-15P Adapter Blocks
The NEMA 5-15P Adapter blocks for accessing power in North America
The NEMA 5-15/5-20R is the most commonly found power source in North America, and is located in all buildings with a power source. If you need to connect a specific plug type that does not mate with this configuration, you can easily use one of these adapter blocks to access the power of the power source.
Adapt a locking NEMA plug to a standard NEMA wall outlet
We stock a variety of NEMA 5-15P to L5 Locking NEMA Connector adapters. These can be a quick and easy solution to providing power to equipment with a locking power connection. BEFORE ADAPTING FROM LOCKING CONFIGURATION: The manufacturer utilized the locking plug type for a specific reason, although it may be an inconvenience, we recommend that you ensure your power cord is not in a high traffic area and not near any equipment emitting high vibrations that could cause an accidental unplugging. When a manufacturer uses a locking plug type to power their equipment, it is generally to ensure that it will not become unplugged accidentally. By adapting this locking feature, you will be removing this additional safety feature.
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 9 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 1 of the cords here (11%)
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
Connector
NEMA 5-20R
- 20 Amps
- 125 volts
On 1 of the cords here (11%)
The NEMA 5-20R connector is used to mate
Mates with NEMA 5-20P Inlet
Connector
NEMA L5-15R
- 15 Amps
- 125 volts
On 1 of the cords here (11%)
The NEMA L5-15R is a twist-locking NEMA connector that is rated for 125VAC and 15 Amps of power in North America. The Twist Lock configuration can lock into place by twisting the plug and connector after mating. This is an effective solution for high-traffic areas and powering equipment like electrical motors that should not be unplugged under load.
Mates with NEMA L5-15P Inlet
Connector
NEMA L5-20R
- 20 Amps
- 125 volts
On 1 of the cords here (11%)
The NEMA L5-20R is a twist-locking NEMA connector that is rated for 125VAC and 20 Amps of power in North America. The Twist Lock configuration can lock into place by twisting the plug and connector after mating. This is an effective solution for high-traffic areas and powering equipment like electrical motors that should not be unplugged under load.
Mates with NEMA L5-20P Inlet
Connector
NEMA L5-30R
- 30 Amps
- 125 volts
On 1 of the cords here (11%)
The NEMA L5-30R is a twist-locking NEMA connector that is rated for 125VAC and 30 Amps of power in North America. It is designed to mate with the matching NEMA L5-30P Plug type. The Twist Lock configuration can lock into place by twisting the plug and connector after mating. This is an effective solution for high-traffic areas and powering equipment like electrical motors that should not be unplugged under load.
Mates with NEMA L5-30P Inlet
About NEMA 5-15P Adapter Blocks | Wall Receptacle Adapters
The NEMA 5-15P adapter block will mate with the standard wall outlet in North America. Adapter blocks for this product series can be an easy solution or alternative to changing your power cables to equipment, for example if your equipment has a C14 plug type instead of changing the power cable you can simply purchase a 5-15P to C13 adapter block.
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.