Electric Cord Plug Types

Use this table to identify cord properties by letter codes.

Electric cord plug types.

Again the three phase power socket is compatible with single phase plugs either of 10 a or 16 a ratings. Therefore the most common used power cord types is c14 to c13 and c20 to c19. Cord jackets can be identified by letter codes that are printed on the jacket. Iec 60320 power cords uses even number for plug and odd number for the mating receptacle and usually male appliance inlet is 1 higher than the sheet for the corresponding female cable connector.

The recessed type 23 socket will accept plugs of types 11 12 21 23 and the europlug. The amperage of an electrical plug has a direct influence on the wattage or the measurement of electrical power. This north american power cord types reference chart highlights details on american cable cord jacket types. Rv electrical cord with pull out handles type 10 3 stw 30 amp 125 v to 4 degrees fahrenheit cold weather jacket black with yellow handles item 960809 model rvp096.

The type 23 plug adds a central rectangular earth pin offset by 5 mm. Ensure that your new plug or connector has the same amp rating as your old one. The unearthed type 21 plug has two rectangular pins with centres 19 mm apart. There are currently 15 types of domestic electrical outlet plugs in use worldwide each of which has been assigned a letter by the us department of commerce international trade administration ita starting with a and moving through the alphabet.

Plug socket types around the world.