NEMA 6-20P / 20 A

NEMA 6-20P power cable – 250 V connection for the USA and Canada

NEMA 6-20P is a 3-pin North American plug system with a protective earth conductor for applications up to 20 A / 250 V. In this category, you will find NEMA 6-20P power cables with IEC 60320 C13 and IEC 60320 C19 connectors for professional IT, server, PDU, laboratory, equipment and industrial applications.

✓ NEMA 6-20P ✓ 3-pole with earth conductor ✓ IEC C13 & IEC C19 ✓ C13 up to 15 A · C19 up to 20 A ✓ UL / CSA per item

Mains cable America USA NEMA 6-20P to C13, SJT 14/3C 105°C, black, length 2.00m
Mains cable America USA NEMA 6-20P to C13, SJT 14/3C 105°C, black, length 2.00m
4,95 EUR
plus 19% tax
Mains cable America USA NEMA 6-20P to C19, AWG 12, 20A, STOW, approvals: UL/CSA, black, length 1.80m
Mains cable America USA NEMA 6-20P to C19, AWG 12, 20A, STOW, approvals: UL/CSA, black, length 1.80m
9,90 EUR
plus 19% tax
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NEMA 6-20P power cable – for professional 250 V applications

The NEMA 6-20P is a North American mains plug for a plug-in system rated up to 20 A / 250 V. The 3-pin system features an earth conductor and is used in particular for professional applications where a 250 V supply or a higher connected load is required.

In this category, you will find connection cables with NEMA 6-20P to IEC C13 and NEMA 6-20P to IEC C19. Which variant is suitable depends, in particular, on the equipment input and the required current.

NEMA 6-20P 3-pin mains plug with earth conductor for a 20 A/250 V plug-in system.
IEC C13 or C19 Equipment coupler compatible with the existing IEC C14 or IEC C20 equipment input.
UL / CSA North American approvals in accordance with the respective product variant.
Technical guide to NEMA 6-20P

NEMA 6-20P, 20 A / 250 V, C13 and C19 explained in detail

What does a NEMA 6-20P plug look like? Which socket is required? What distinguishes NEMA 6-20P from NEMA 5-15P, and why isn’t every NEMA 6-20P cable automatically suitable for 20 A? You’ll find the answers in our comprehensive guide.

NEMA 6-20P to C13 or C19 – which connection is correct?

The appliance connection and the permissible current rating must be suitable for the application. It is not just the NEMA 6-20P mains plug that matters, but the technical design of the entire connection cable.

Design Cable Max. current Suitable appliance input
NEMA 6-20P → IEC C13 AWG14 / SJT up to 15 A IEC C14
NEMA 6-20P → IEC C19 AWG12 / STOW up to 20 A IEC C20

Important: NEMA 6-20P does not automatically mean 20 A for the entire power cable

The NEMA 6-20P plug is part of a 20 A plug system. However, the actual permissible current-carrying capacity of the complete connection cable is determined by all the components used.

For this reason, the NEMA 6-20P to C13 version offered here, with AWG14/SJT, is specified for a maximum of 15 A. The higher-capacity NEMA 6-20P to C19 version with AWG12/STOW is specified for up to 20 A. Further information can be found in the NEMA 6-20P guide .

NEMA 6-20P and NEMA 5-15P – do not confuse them

NEMA 5-15P and NEMA 6-20P are different North American plug systems. NEMA 5-15P is typically used for 125 V applications, whilst NEMA 6-20P is intended for 250 V applications up to 20 A.

The pin configuration also differs. A NEMA 6-20P plug is therefore not designed for a standard NEMA 5-15R socket. You can find an illustration of the plug and the pin configuration on our NEMA 6-20P information page.

Typical applications for NEMA 6-20P

Servers & IT High-performance IT, server and network systems.
PDU & Infrastructure Professional power distribution and rack applications.
Industry Equipment and systems with corresponding power requirements.
Laboratory & Test Technology Equipment and test set-ups with suitable 250 V infrastructure.

AWG 14 and AWG 12 – different conductor sizes

For North American power cables, the conductor size is specified according to AWG (American Wire Gauge). The NEMA 6-20P cables on offer differ, amongst other things, in their conductor sizing.

AWG14 / SJT NEMA 6-20P to C13 – up to a maximum of 15 A as specified in the product details.
AWG12 / STOW NEMA 6-20P to C19 – up to a maximum of 20 A, as specified in the product details.

Choosing the right NEMA 6-20P power cable

1. Mains connection Is a suitable NEMA 6-20 connection available?
2. Equipment input IEC C14 → C13 or IEC C20 → C19?
3. Current requirement Is up to 15 A required, or actually up to 20 A?
4. Approvals Observe the UL/CSA requirements for the project.

Frequently Asked Questions about NEMA 6-20P Power Cables

What is a NEMA 6-20P plug?

NEMA 6-20P is a 3-pin North American mains plug with an earth conductor, designed for a plug-in system rated up to 20 A at 250 V.

Is every NEMA 6-20P power cable suitable for 20 A?

No. The maximum permissible current load is determined by the entire connection circuit. The appliance connection, cable and conductor size must also be suitable for the intended load.

When do I need a NEMA 6-20P to C19 adapter?

IEC C19 is connected to a suitable IEC C20 appliance socket. The AWG12/STOW version offered in this category is rated for up to 20 A according to the product specifications.

When do I need a NEMA 6-20P to C13?

IEC C13 is connected to a matching IEC C14 appliance inlet. The AWG14/SJT version offered here is rated for a maximum of 15 A according to the product specifications.

Does a NEMA 6-20P plug fit into a standard US socket?

No. NEMA 6-20P requires a compatible connection from the NEMA 6-20 system. The pin configuration differs from standard NEMA 5-15 connections.

Where can I find further technical information on NEMA 6-20P?

Plug diagrams, top views, differences compared to NEMA 5-15P, information on 20 A / 250 V, as well as C13, C19, AWG14 and AWG12, can be found in our comprehensive NEMA 6-20P guide.

More information on NEMA 6-20P and US power cables

Technical background information on the NEMA 6-20 plug system can be found in our comprehensive guide. Further North American connection solutions can be found in our complete range of US power cables.