IEC 60320-1 (Standard Sheets C13 and C14)

IEC C13 & C14 Power Connector Pinout

The IEC 60320 C13 and C14 appliance coupler provides grounded AC mains power with Line, Neutral, and Protective Earth blades. Select a contact to inspect its electrical role.

Before you wire

  • Mains AC voltage poses lethal electric shock and fire hazards. Disconnect all power before touching any conductor.
  • Installation and internal wiring must be performed exclusively by qualified personnel following local electrical codes.
  • Never attempt live repairs, modifications, or probing on energized mains power couplers or internal supply leads.

Pin assignment

Pin N: NNPin L: LLPin PE: PEPEPin N: NNPin L: LLPin PE: PEPE
  • Power
  • Ground

Schematic face view, not to scale · numbering per IEC 60320-1 (Standard Sheets C13 and C14)

Pin assignment of IEC 60320 C13 / C14 Power Coupler
PinSignalFunctionStatus
NNeutral AC Conductor (Return path for single-phase alternating current; IEC blue / US white)Standard
PEProtective Earth / Chassis Ground (Safety earth conductor; IEC green-and-yellow / US green or bare)Standard
LLine / Phase AC Conductor (Energized single-phase alternating current; IEC brown / US black)Standard

Pin details

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Pin details

About this connector

Standard 3-contact IEC 60320 C13 and C14 appliance coupler carrying AC Line, Neutral, and Protective Earth.

Notes

  • The C13/C14 coupler is rated for cold conditions with a maximum pin operating temperature of 70 °C, distinct from high-temperature C15/C16 connectors.
  • Rated for 10 A at 250 V AC internationally under IEC standards, and 15 A at 250 V AC in North America under UL and CSA standards.

Common use cases

  • Desktop computer ATX power supply units and workstations
  • Computer monitors, projectors, and studio display gear
  • Rackmount power distribution units (PDUs) and server enclosures

Specifications

Standard
IEC 60320-1 (Sheets C13 / C14)
Positions
3

Primary sources

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