IEC C13 Power Cord (US)

An IEC C13 power cord links a grounded North American wall outlet to the C14 inlet found on desktop computers, monitors, and networking equipment. The US variant pairs a NEMA 5-15P three-prong plug with the IEC 60320 C13 connector, rated for 10 amperes at 125 volts, roughly 1250 watts. Its shape is one of the most recognizable in computing, interchangeable across countless devices that share the C14 inlet. Grounding through the third pin protects both equipment and operator against fault currents. A 2-meter length reaches most under-desk outlets. As a commodity item, it ranks among the least expensive cables in any inventory, typically $3 to $8.