6ft European Schuko to IEC C5 Notebook Power Cord, 18 AWG H05VV-F, 2.5A/250V, VDE, Black

The 6ft European Schuko to IEC C5 power cord connects equipment fitted with a C5 "cloverleaf" inlet to a continental European Schuko (CEE 7/7, Type F) wall outlet. The molded CEE 7/7 plug seats in German, French, Spanish, Dutch and most continental European sockets, while the IEC 60320 C5 connector mates with the three-pin cloverleaf inlet found on notebook power bricks and small AV equipment. The cord carries 2.5A at 250V through 18 AWG H05VV-F conductors.

The CEE 7/7 plug is the hybrid Schuko / French standard that fits both side-earth Schuko and pin-earth French outlets across continental Europe. Its two 4.8 mm round pins carry line and neutral, and the earth path is made through the side clips and the recessed socket pin. The molded PVC plug is rated 16A 250V at the plug and provides a grounded connection for Class I equipment.

The IEC 60320 C5 connector — commonly called the cloverleaf or Mickey Mouse connector — has three pins in a clover pattern and is keyed to mate only with a C6 inlet. It is the standard inlet on most laptop and notebook power adapters, as well as many projectors, portable printers and AV power bricks. The C5 interface is rated 2.5A 250V, which sets the rating of the complete cord.

Conductors are 0.75 mm² (18 AWG) stranded bare copper, not copper-clad aluminum, inside an H05VV-F PVC jacket rated 300/500V and 70°C. Wiring follows the European color code: brown line, blue neutral, green/yellow earth, with a continuous ground from the Schuko plug to the C5 earth pin. The cord is RoHS compliant and carries VDE, ENEC and KEMA-KEUR approvals for the European market.

Because the C5 inlet is identical worldwide, this cord is the European-plug counterpart to a US notebook cord: the device end is the same, only the wall plug differs. It replaces lost or damaged laptop brick cords, powers notebook adapters in European offices and hotels, and runs C5-inlet projectors and printers from a Schuko outlet. The 6 ft (1.8 m) length reaches floor and under-desk outlets without an extension.

Compatibility & Ordering Information: This cord fits any device with a three-pin C5 cloverleaf inlet and is intended for continental European Schuko (Type F) and French (Type E) outlets; it is not a US, UK or Swiss plug. It does not fit two-pin C7/C8 figure-8 inlets, so confirm your adapter has the clover-shaped C5 inlet, not the figure-8 C7. Available in black; the PW149 family ships in multiple lengths for desk, rack and travel use.

Product Comparison: European Schuko to IEC C5 vs IEC C7 Figure-8 Cord

FAQ

What is the difference between an IEC C5 and an IEC C7 power cord?

A C5 connector has three pins in a clover shape (cloverleaf / Mickey Mouse) and is rated 2.5A 250V, while a C7 is a two-pin figure-8 connector. They are not interchangeable. This cord uses the three-pin C5, which fits grounded notebook and laptop power bricks; a C7 fits ungrounded figure-8 devices such as radios and game consoles.

Will this cord work with my laptop power adapter in Europe?

Yes, if your adapter has a three-pin C5 cloverleaf inlet, which most notebook power bricks use. The CEE 7/7 Schuko plug fits standard continental European outlets in Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands and similar countries. It does not fit UK, Swiss, US or Italian three-pin sockets.

Is 2.5A / 250V and 18 AWG enough for a laptop?

Yes. The C5 interface is rated 2.5A at 250V, about 625VA, which is well above a typical 65–230W notebook adapter. The 0.75 mm² (18 AWG) H05VV-F copper conductor matches the C5 rating; a heavier gauge will not raise what the C5 connector can carry.

How do I connect this power cord?

Push the C5 cloverleaf connector fully into the matching C6 inlet on your device; it is keyed and fits only one way. Insert the Schuko plug into a grounded continental European outlet. No tools are needed, and the brown, blue and green/yellow conductors are pre-wired line, neutral and earth.

Which European power cord should I choose for my equipment?

Choose by the device inlet and outlet region. For a three-pin C5 cloverleaf inlet on continental European mains, this Schuko-to-C5 cord is correct. If your device has a two-pin figure-8 inlet, choose a C7 cord instead; if it has a rectangular C13 inlet, choose a Schuko-to-C13 cord.