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Monoprice 3ft 16AWG Power Cord Cable w/ 3 Conductor PC Power Connector Socket (C13/5-15P) - Black

Name: Monoprice 3ft 16AWG Power Cord Cable w/ 3 Conductor PC Power Connector Socket (C13/5-15P) - Black
Brand: Monoprice
SKU: B0016CB4JC
Price: 3.85 USD
Availability: InStock

Bottom line: The Monoprice 3ft 16AWG Power Cord Cable ($3.85 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): Standard NEMA 5-15P to IEC C13 fits PCs, monitors, printers, projectors and HDTVs; main trade-off: 3ft is too short for floor-standing towers or wall outlets behind a desk.

$3.85

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Standard NEMA 5-15P to IEC C13 fits PCs, monitors, printers, projectors and HDTVs
✓ 16AWG medium-weight conductor, heavier than the thin cords bundled with most gear
✓ Monoprice lifetime warranty covers all cables, no registration hoops
✓ 3ft length keeps retro-PC benches and rack shelves free of coiled slack

Cons

✗ 3ft is too short for floor-standing towers or wall outlets behind a desk
✗ C13 socket won't fit C15 kettle-style inlets on some older or high-heat gear
✗ Single cord per order, so multi-machine retro builds need several buys
✗ No angled or low-profile plug option for tight cases against a wall

Manufacturer description

Whether the power cable that came with your equipment are too long or too short you can find replacement cables in the perfect length right here. The standard 3 prong wall plug (NEMA 5-15p) to PC connector (IEC C13) cable was made commonplace by PC power supplies. Today they can be found providing power connections for many different products such as computers monitors printer projectors and HDTV's. These cables are great for replacing damaged cables or for keeping cables neat and tidy by allowing you to use only the lengths you need. 16AWG is a great medium weight cable; thick but not too…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Monoprice 3ft 16AWG Power Cord Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the power supplies & cables category. Monoprice's power supplies & cables lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for power supplies & cables of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

NEMA 5-15P to IEC 60320 C13
Connect devices, such as computers, large servers, and laser printers
It can replace or upgrade the standard power cord provided by the device's manufacturer.
Buy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on all Cables, you can rest assured we stand behind our products and our customers.
Quality at a Fair Price: Monoprice's rugged design and rigid quality control standards deliver high quality products at fair prices.

Full Specifications

Brand	Monoprice
Color	Black
Gauge	16
Voltage	125 volts
Wattage	3 watts
Amperage	13 A
Plug Type	Type B
Unit Count	1 Count
Item Length	36 inches
Plug Format	Type B
Model Number	105284
Compatibility	PC
Input Current	13 A
Mfr Part Number	105284
Connector Gender	Female, Male
Number of Outlets	1
Case Material Type	Polycarbonate
Buy with Confidence	With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on all Cables, you can rest assured we stand behind our products and our customers.
Number Of Conductors	3
Power Cord Prong Count	3

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.