How Many Amps Is 5-15P

Male Plug5-15PAmperage15AVoltage125VPinsStraight BladeWire Gauge14/3 AWG

What is NEMA 5-15P 3 prong plug?

NEMA 5-15P USA 3 prong power cord plug with UL and CSA certification. Rated up to 15A 125V, 13A 125V or 10A 125V. Built to the NEMA 5-15P standard. Our NEMA 5-15 power cord plugs are fully molded with a low profile ergonomic design and RoHS and REACH compliant.

What does a 5/15 plug look like?

The NEMA 5-15P is a 3 Wire grounded plug featuring two blades (can be equal or unequal widths due to the ground pin forcing polarity) and one ground pin rated up to 125V AC and 15 Amps. The ground pin can be either a rounded shape or a U Shape depending on the manufacturer, but both are functionally the same.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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