NEMA 5-20P Male Plug American Power Cord, 20A, 125V, UL/cULus/ETL Certified
NEMA 5-20P
The NEMA 5-20P is a 20A 125V Male Plug featuring 3 prong 2 poles 3 wires, perfect for household appliances, computers, and kitchen equipment requiring grounding. This American Power Cord carries UL/cULus/ETL certification and uses eco-friendly RoHS, REACH, PAHS, and Prop65 compliant materials. Engineered to NEMA WD-6 standards for dependable residential power connections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about NEMA NEMA 5-20P cords and connectors
The NEMA 5-20P is a NEMA connector rated 20 A at 125 V, 2-pole, 3-wire (grounded), for single-phase circuits. It uses the standard NEMA non-locking straight-blade configuration. The trailing P identifies it as a male plug; it pairs only with the matching NEMA 5-20R.
The 20 A 125 V NEMA 5-20P is typically used for general household and commercial power in North America, including computers, monitors, appliances, power tools and office equipment. Selecting the correct 20 A 125 V connector ensures the contacts and cable can carry the load without overheating and that the single-phase supply is connected with the proper grounding and polarity.
The NEMA 5-20P is the male plug, typically fitted on the end of a power cord or equipment inlet lead, and it only mates with a matching NEMA 5-20R female receptacle (socket-outlet or cord connector). It carries 20 A at 125 V in a 2-pole, 3-wire (grounded) configuration, so the outlet, wiring and overcurrent protection must all be rated for at least 20 A.
No. NEMA connectors are keyed by voltage, current, phase and grounding, so the NEMA 5-20P mates only within its own 20 A 125 V family. 5-series connectors are 125 V only and must never be forced into 250 V 6-series or higher-voltage connectors; the different blade layouts prevent cross-voltage mating. When two configurations must be joined, use a properly rated, UL-listed adapter or cord set, and never exceed the lowest current rating in the chain.
Yes. We manufacture UL/cUL and ETL listed NEMA 5-20P cord sets, rewireable plugs and receptacles, and molded connectors using RoHS, REACH, PAHS and Proposition 65 compliant cable, with custom lengths, wire gauges, jacket colors, strain relief and labeling. MOQ is typically 200-1000 pieces, samples ship in 7-15 days and bulk production takes 15-20 working days.
