15ft NEMA 5-15P to C5 3-Prong Notebook Power Cord, 18 AWG SVT, 7A/125V, UL Listed, Black

The NEMA 5-15P to IEC C5 notebook power cord connects any device with a three-pin C5 "cloverleaf" (Mickey Mouse) inlet to a standard grounded US wall outlet. The molded NEMA 5-15P plug fits every 125V receptacle in North American homes, offices and schools, while the IEC 60320 C5 connector mates with the C6 inlet found on laptop power bricks, projectors and portable printers. The cord set is rated 7A at 125V through 18 AWG SVT conductors.

The NEMA 5-15P is the standard three-prong North American plug: two flat blades for line and neutral plus a round grounding pin. It is molded in PVC directly onto the jacket for strain relief, giving the cord a sealed, tool-free termination. Because 5-15R receptacles are the default outlet across the United States and Canada, this cord draws power anywhere in the building without travel adapters or dedicated circuits.

The IEC 60320 C5 connector — commonly called the cloverleaf or Mickey Mouse connector — arranges three pins in a clover pattern and is keyed to mate only with a C6 inlet. It is the standard grounded inlet on most notebook and laptop power adapters, as well as many projectors, portable printers and AV power bricks. Unlike the two-pin C7 figure-8 connector, the C5 provides a continuous ground path, which Class I power supplies require.

The cable is UL SVT 18 AWG x 3C rated VW-1 flame retardant, 75°C and 300V. Wiring follows the North American color code — black line, white neutral, green ground — with an unbroken ground from the 5-15P grounding pin to the C5 earth contact. The complete cord set is UL Listed, cUL and CSA certified and RoHS compliant, meeting the safety documentation requirements of corporate and education IT purchasing.

This cord is the detachable half of a two-piece laptop power supply, so it replaces a lost, frayed or too-short OEM cord without replacing the entire charger. At 875 watts of capacity it runs any mainstream notebook adapter with room to spare. IT departments keep spares for HP, Dell, Lenovo, Asus and Acer power bricks; AV teams run C5-inlet projectors in conference rooms and classrooms; and field crews power portable printers and point-of-sale adapters from any wall receptacle.

The black jacket provides a professional appearance that blends in with laptop power bricks, projectors and desktop equipment in offices, classrooms, labs and home workspaces.

Compatibility & Ordering Information: This cord fits any device or power adapter with a three-pin C5 cloverleaf inlet (C6). It does not fit two-pin C7 figure-8 inlets or rectangular C13 inlets — confirm the clover shape before ordering. The PW111-12XX family is available in lengths from 1ft to 15ft, all in black. For the same C5 device end from a European Schuko outlet, see the Schuko to C5 notebook cord; to feed a C5 device from a PDU or UPS, choose a C14 to C5 cord instead.

Product Comparison: NEMA 5-15P to C5 vs NEMA 5-15P to C7 Power Cord

Both cords use the same NEMA 5-15P wall plug; the difference is the device-end connector, which decides whether the cord grounds the equipment and which inlet it physically fits. The table summarizes the decision:

FAQ

What is the difference between a C5 and a C7 power cord?

A C5 connector has three pins in a clover shape (cloverleaf / Mickey Mouse) and includes a ground, while a C7 is a flat two-pin figure-8 connector with no ground. They are not interchangeable — the C5 fits only a C6 inlet, and the C7 fits only a C8 inlet. Grounded laptop power bricks use C5; radios, soundbars and many game consoles use C7.

Is this cord compatible with my HP, Dell or Lenovo laptop charger?

Yes, if the power brick has a three-pin cloverleaf C6 inlet, which most HP, Dell, Lenovo, Asus and Acer notebook adapters use. The cord is a one-to-one replacement for the detachable AC cable that shipped with the charger. If the brick has a two-pin figure-8 inlet, order a C7 cord instead.

Is 7A / 125V and 18 AWG enough for my laptop power brick?

Yes. The 7A / 125V rating equals about 875 watts, while a typical notebook adapter draws 45W to 330W — under 3 amps even at the high end. The 18 AWG (0.824 mm²) stranded copper conductor is sized to carry the full rated current across the length of the cord without meaningful voltage drop.

How do I connect this notebook power cord?

Push the C5 cloverleaf connector fully into the C6 inlet on the power brick — it is keyed and only fits one way — then plug the NEMA 5-15P into any grounded 125V outlet. No tools are required; the black, white and green conductors are pre-wired line, neutral and ground.

Which power cord should I choose for my laptop power brick?

Match the inlet on the brick. A three-pin clover-shaped inlet takes this C5 cord; a flat two-pin figure-8 inlet takes a C7 cord; a rectangular three-slot inlet takes a C13 cord. When in doubt, count the pins: three in a clover pattern means C5.