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Monoprice 141086 Europe to IEC C5 Power Cord 6ft

Name: Monoprice 141086 Europe to IEC C5 Power Cord 6ft
Brand: Monoprice
SKU: 141086

This Monoprice SCHUKO-to-C5 power cord solves the single most common plug incompatibility for European laptop users — 6 feet of grounded 18AWG connectivity between a CEE 7/7 wall outlet and any IEC C5 cloverleaf device.

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Overview

The Monoprice 141086 is a 6-foot, 3-conductor grounded AC power cord that bridges a CEE 7/7 SCHUKO wall outlet on one end and an IEC 60320 C5 "cloverleaf" inlet on the other. Its specification — 18AWG conductors, 10A rating — is appropriate for the class of devices that use C5 connectors: laptop power adapters, small projectors, and similarly powered portable electronics. The SCHUKO plug carries ground via side-contact clips that engage with continental European socket ground contacts, ensuring the full 3-conductor connection reaches the device's C6 inlet. The 6-foot run length is the practical standard for desk-to-wall distance in typical office and hotel room environments across continental Europe.

This cord exists to solve a specific and common problem: you have a laptop or device with a C5 power brick inlet and you are in continental Europe, and your original C5 cord was lost, forgotten, or works on a different plug standard. Monoprice's fully molded construction and 10A rating deliver reliable, safe performance within this use case. It is not a universal travel adapter, not a voltage converter, and not a surge protector — it is a straight power cord built to the correct specifications for connecting a C5 device to a standard SCHUKO outlet. For that exact use case, it executes cleanly. For users who need coverage across UK, Swiss, or Italian outlets in addition to continental European SCHUKO sockets, a separate country-specific cord or a multi-country outlet block is the appropriate addition to the kit.

Key Features

3-conductor, grounded AC power cord.

Designed for use with switched-mode power supplies with the IEC 60320 C6 connector.

Features a standard 2-prong CEE 7/7 SCHUKO plug at one end and an IEC 60320 C5 plug.

Also known as a cloverleaf plug, at the other end.

This fully molded power cord connects your laptop power supply to a wall outlet.

Specifications

Length

6 ft

Conductor Type

3-conductor, grounded

Wall Plug Type

CEE 7/7 SCHUKO (2-prong)

Device Plug Type

IEC 60320 C5 (cloverleaf)

Compatibility

Switched-mode power supplies with IEC 60320 C6 connector

Application

Laptop power supply to wall outlet

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

CEE 7/7 SCHUKO compatibility covers the majority of continental European countries' standard wall outlets in a single plug, making this cord broadly useful across most European power environments.
18AWG 3-conductor grounded construction at 10A capacity provides the full ground connection that ungrounded 2-conductor European cords omit — meaningful for equipment where chassis grounding affects noise performance.
6-foot length provides adequate reach from wall outlet to desk-positioned laptop power bricks in most hotel room, office, and home desk configurations without requiring extension cords.
Fully molded construction at both ends means no field assembly and consistent electrical contact geometry — critical for a safety-rated power cord where connector fit tolerance affects arc resistance.
IEC C5 standard connector ensures positive retention on C6 inlets via the connector's shaped engagement — the cloverleaf geometry prevents accidental disconnection under light cable tension.

👎 Cons

The CEE 7/7 plug is incompatible with UK, Swiss, and Italian outlet standards — travelers covering multiple European regions will need additional country-specific cords or a multi-country outlet adapter for full coverage.
18AWG is the minimum gauge appropriate for this application; users powering high-wattage laptop chargers (200W+) for large mobile workstations should verify the specific charger's input amperage against this cord's 10A ceiling before use.
The cord is not reversible — the C5 end is directionally polarized by its cloverleaf shape, meaning it only mates with C6 inlets in the correct orientation. On power bricks where the C6 inlet is recessed or in a tight location, this can make seating the connector slightly awkward.
6 feet may be insufficient in hotel room configurations where the wall outlet is positioned across the room from the bed or desk — European hotel room outlet placement is notoriously inconsistent, and a 10-foot variant would provide more universal flexibility.
This cord addresses plug shape compatibility only — it does not convert voltage, regulate power quality, or provide surge protection between the wall and the connected device.

Frequently Asked Questions

What specific devices use the IEC 60320 C5 (cloverleaf) connector that this cable plugs into?

The C5 connector — informally called a "Mickey Mouse" or cloverleaf plug — is most commonly found on laptop power bricks, some projectors, and small appliances where a compact, polarized, and grounded connector is required. If your laptop's power adapter has a three-pin triangular connector on its input end, it uses a C5 and this cord will fit.

Can this cord be used in any European country with a standard wall outlet?

The CEE 7/7 SCHUKO plug on this cord fits standard European two-round-pin-plus-grounding outlets as found in Germany, France, Austria, the Netherlands, and most of continental Europe. It is not compatible with UK BS 1363 outlets (square three-pin), Swiss SEV 1011 outlets (recessed), or Italian CEI 23-50 Type L outlets without an adapter.

What does 18AWG wire gauge mean for this cord's capacity, and is it safe for laptop power supplies?

18AWG conductors support up to 10 amps at the cord's rated voltage. Most laptop power bricks draw between 1.5 and 4.5 amps depending on wattage — well within the 10-amp capacity of this 18AWG cord. The 18AWG rating is appropriate for the C5 connector's 2.5A IEC standard maximum, though this cord is specified to the higher 10A rating.

Is this cord grounded, and does the C5 connector on the device end carry the ground connection?

Yes. This is a fully grounded 3-conductor cord. The CEE 7/7 SCHUKO plug carries a ground via side contacts that mate with the socket's ground clips. The IEC C5 connector carries all three conductors including ground — provided the connected device's C6 inlet accepts the ground pin, which all properly manufactured C6 inlets do.

Does this cord work with 110V–120V US wall outlets via a plug adapter?

No. The CEE 7/7 SCHUKO plug end is designed for 220–240V European outlets. Using a physical plug shape adapter to fit it into a 110V US outlet does not change the voltage — your connected device must be compatible with the local voltage. Additionally, CEE 7/7 to NEMA adapter safety is not guaranteed for grounded circuits. This cord is a Europe-to-device cable, not a voltage converter.