YELLOW 15A 250V C13 C14 Power Cords. IEC 60320 Standard. Computer, PDU, Data Center applications. 15A SJT C14 C13 Power Cables are a heavy duty power cord, used with high powered equipment or for long cables to compensate for line loss. 15A C14 C13 power cables are 14awg with three wires, rated up to 250 volts. Visit out IEC 60320 Reference Page for more information on the different plugs and connectors in the IEC 320 standard.





IEC 60320 C13 CONNECTOR (FEMALE)

IEC 60320 C13 CONNECTOR (FEMALE)

General Information:

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. The iec 320 c13 c14 plug and connector are synonymous with Information Technology equipment primarily, but the C13 can be found powering equipment like medical devices and gaming consoles.

What does the IEC 60320 C13 Connect to?





IEC 60320 C14 Plug'

IEC 60320 C14 Inlet
The IEC 320 type C13 connector is designed to connect to the IEC 320 C14 plug and inlet. The C14 Plug is commonly found on power cords located in office, commercial or data center settings since the C13 inlet is usually only found in those environments. The C14 Inlet is commonly found on a variety of IT Equipment like monitors, switches, printers, power adapters, and more.

IEC 60320 C14 PLUG (MALE)

IEC 60320 C14 PLUG (MALE)

General Information:

The IEC 60320 C14 is a grounded 3 Wire Plug rated up to 250V and 15 Amps. The C14 plug is one of the most commonly used plugs in the data center industry, especially the Inlet version, which is found on the vast majority of Information Technology devices that are produced today. The IEC 60320 C14 is typically used with either 18awg SVT, 18awg SJT(OW), 16awg SJT(OW) or 14awg SJT(OW). The types of cordages used will change the rating of the overall cord set. This plug is very common in consumer, commercial and industrial applications which can create many different names for this plug across different industries like the computer plug, IEC plug, and more generalized names. Some also refer to this as the iec C13 plug, or the c13 power plug because of the C13 connector that it mates with.

What does the IEC 60320 C14 plug into?




IEC 60320 C13 Connector
IEC 60320 C13 Outlet
The IEC 60320 C14 plug is designed to connect to the IEC 320 C13 connector and the outlet. The connector is found on a variety of 10-15A power cords, while the outlet is located on a variety of power supplies. The outlet is most commonly found on Power Distribution Units found in office, commercial, or data center settings as well as Power Adapter bricks.

Applications of C14 to C13 Power Cords

See below for the application of using a C14-C13 Power Cord from World Cord Sets to connect a C13 outlet on a PDU to a C14 inlet on an HPE Proliant Server.


Applications of C14 to C13 Power Cords
(1) Rack Mount PDU 
Rack Mounted PDUs are the standard way to distribute power to many devices in a rack. WoCo C14 C13 power cables mate perfectly will all brands of PDU including APC, Raritan, Server Technology and more.
(2) C14 Plug (Male)
The C14 plug on this power cable will mate with any C13 Outlet. The standard C14 does not feature a locking mechanism.
(3) C13 Connector (Female)
The C13 connector will mate with a matching C14 inlet, typically found on servers, routers, switches, and your standard desktop computer.
(4) Server, Router, Switch, Computer, Equipment
Many small appliances use a C14 inlet to provide power to the PSU (Power Supply Unit). Our C13 connectors will mate with any C14 inlet on your small appliance.

14awg-3c North American Color Coded Conductors with SJT Outer Jacket

14awg-3c North American Color Coded Conductors with SJT Outer Jacket

14awg-3c conductors are UL rated to carry 15A @ 250V. North American Color Coding for 3 wire cable designates (1) Black Conductor (1) Green Conductor (1) Neutral Conductor.


Conductor Designations in 125V Circuits

  • Black Conductor - "Hot" or "Leg", the conductor that carries current to the equipment.

  • Green Conductor - Ground conductor
  • White Conductor - "Neutral", the conductor that carries current back to the source.


Conductor Designations in 250V Circuits

  • Black Conductor - "Hot" or "Leg", the conductor that carries current to the equipment.

  • Green Conductor - Ground conductor
  • White Conductor - "Hot" or "Leg", the conductor that carries current to the equipment.

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Manufactured Under ISO: 9001

Manufactured Under ISO: 9001

Our power cord sets are manufactured under an ISO 9001 quality management system to ensure that you get the same outstanding quality with on every order you place.
All of our NorthAmerican use Power Cord Sets are UL listed under E503529. This means that you can be sure that all of our power cord sets are of the highest quality and are certified for use in the United States.

UL Listed : E503526

UL Listed : E503526

World Cord Sets strives to deliver the best quality products for the lowest cost, to show our commitment to quality and our understanding of customers expectation for consistence of quality we obtained the UL certification. All of our North American use Power Cord Sets are UL listed under E503529. This means that you can be sure that all of our power cord sets are of the highest quality and are certified for use in the United States. 

Lifetime Warranty

Lifetime Warranty

Why do we offer a lifetime warranty?

We offer a lifetime warranty because we know that it won't have to be used. Our products are manufactured using only the highest quality components, and, undergo rigorous quality assurance inspections and testing to ensure all of our products meet our exacting standards. Our lifetime warranty gives you peace of mind that your purchase is 100% guaranteed to work. 


What does the warranty cover?

All cords, cables, patch panels, and adapters sold on this website in original unmodified condition are covered under this warranty. Warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse. 


How does the warranty work?

To use the lifetime warranty, simply request an RMA and send your defective material back to us and we will either repair or replace the goods and return them back to you in working condition. 

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