{"id":4549,"date":"2026-06-04T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apscable.com\/?p=4549"},"modified":"2026-06-04T03:33:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T03:33:39","slug":"prise-de-courant-vs-prise-de-courant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apscable.com\/fr\/news\/industry-information\/receptacle-vs-outlet\/","title":{"rendered":"Prise murale vs prise de courant : quelle est la diff\u00e9rence ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<!-- ===================== JSON-LD SCHEMA ===================== -->\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\n      \"headline\": \"Receptacle vs Outlet: What's the Difference?\",\n      \"description\": \"Receptacle vs outlet \u2014 what the difference means for quoting, SKU mapping, and cable selection. 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If it powers a hardwired light or appliance, it&#8217;s an outlet but not a receptacle.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <figure>\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image2-2.webp\" alt=\"Electrician matching a 20A receptacle to correctly sized copper branch-circuit cable\" width=\"1200\" height=\"670\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <\/figure>\n\n  <p>For cable manufacturers, distributors, and procurement teams, this wording is not pedantry. &#8220;Outlet&#8221; and &#8220;receptacle&#8221; do not point to the same line item \u2014 one is a wiring location, the other is a device with a rating, configuration, and part number. Mislabel either on a quote or BOM and you invite revised pricing, wrong shipments, or another round of jobsite questions. The cable is part of that same spec: a 20A receptacle on undersized conductors isn&#8217;t a paperwork problem, it&#8217;s a failed inspection or a fire risk.<\/p>\n\n  <hr class=\"anpu-hr\">\n\n  <h2>What Is an Electrical Outlet?<\/h2>\n\n  <p>An outlet is a point on the wiring system where current is taken to supply equipment. In plain terms, it is where the branch circuit delivers power.<\/p>\n\n  <p>In project documents, an outlet may refer to several kinds of connection points. A receptacle outlet is the box or location where a plug-in device is installed. An equipment outlet may be a junction box, terminal point, motor disconnect, control panel, or switchgear lug serving hardwired equipment.<\/p>\n\n  <p>This is why the term can cause confusion in RFQs and BOMs. If a buyer asks for &#8220;200 outlets,&#8221; the supplier still needs to confirm what is included. Do they mean receptacle devices, wall boxes, faceplates, complete assemblies, or only the wiring points shown on the drawings?<\/p>\n\n  <hr class=\"anpu-hr\">\n\n  <h2>What Is a Receptacle?<\/h2>\n\n  <p>A receptacle is the contact device installed at the outlet. It is the part a plug connects to, or in some cases the device that connects directly to compatible equipment.<\/p>\n\n  <p>For procurement teams, the receptacle is usually the item that needs a part number. A clear request is much easier to quote than a vague one.<\/p>\n\n  <p>Common variables include:<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"anpu-table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr><th>Variable<\/th><th>Examples<\/th><\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>Current rating<\/td><td>15A, 20A, 30A, 50A, industrial ratings<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Voltage<\/td><td>125V, 250V, or project-specific voltage<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Device grade<\/td><td>Commercial, industrial, hospital-grade, weather-resistant<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Protection type<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/safeelectricity.org\/ground-fault-circuit-interrupters-gfcis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">GFCI<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afcisafety.org\/afci\/what-is-afci\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">AFCI<\/a>, tamper-resistant<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Configuration<\/td><td>Duplex, locking, straight blade, specialty<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Market language<\/td><td>&#8220;Receptacle&#8221; in North America, &#8220;socket&#8221; in the UK, Australia, and many Asian markets<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr class=\"anpu-hr\">\n\n  <h2>Outlet vs Receptacle: Comparison<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"anpu-table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Outlet<\/th><th>Receptacle<\/th><\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>What it means<\/td><td>Wiring location where power is supplied<\/td><td>Contact device installed at the outlet<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Procurement meaning<\/td><td>Box, location, assembly, or circuit point<\/td><td>Usually a specific SKU<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Plug-in connection<\/td><td>Not always<\/td><td>Yes (or direct equipment connection)<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Examples<\/td><td>Receptacle box, equipment junction, switchgear lug<\/td><td>Duplex, GFCI, locking receptacle<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Main B2B risk<\/td><td>Ambiguous drawings or RFQs<\/td><td>Wrong rating, grade, or configuration<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Cable relevance<\/td><td>Defines where the circuit terminates<\/td><td>Must match breaker, conductor size, application<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr class=\"anpu-hr\">\n\n  <h2>Why This Matters for Cable Buyers and OEM Procurement<\/h2>\n\n  <p>In BOMs and tenders, confusing &#8220;outlet,&#8221; &#8220;receptacle,&#8221; &#8220;plug,&#8221; and &#8220;socket&#8221; can lead to the wrong cable family, termination type, certification, or conductor class.<\/p>\n\n  <p>The termination affects the conductor choice. A device that is plugged, unplugged, or moved with equipment usually needs a flexible fine-stranded conductor. A fixed connection into a lug or terminal block can often use a stiffer stranded or solid conductor, as long as the device listing and code allow it.<\/p>\n\n  <p>The application decides the rest. An office fit-out may need flame-retardant building wire. A plant, port, or automation cell may need armor, oil resistance, shielding, or continuous-flex construction.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>Cable Types Used with Receptacles and Equipment Outlets<\/h2>\n\n  <h3>Fixed branch-circuit wiring<\/h3>\n\n  <p>For permanent receptacle circuits, North American projects commonly use NM-B cable or single conductors in conduit.<\/p>\n\n  <p>IEC\/HAR alternatives for conduit or panel wiring may include H07V-U, H07V-R, or H07V-K <a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/building-wire\/\">single-core building wire<\/a>. These are not direct code or listing substitutes for NM-B. The conductor must match the device, installation method, and adopted electrical code. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/news\/industry-information\/understanding-romex-wire\/\">Romex wire installation guide<\/a> covers the basic sizing logic for these circuits.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>LV feeders to equipment outlets<\/h3>\n\n  <p>When the outlet is a hardwired equipment termination, such as a machine, distribution board, or sub-panel, the feeder is often an <a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/power-cable\/\">XLPE power cable<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <p>Non-armored XLPE cable is common for indoor trays, ducts, and protected runs. For direct burial or locations exposed to mechanical damage, <a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/n2xby-yjv22-sta-cable-specs\/\">steel-tape- or steel-wire-armored cable<\/a> helps protect the conductor from crushing, impact, and rodents.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>Cord-and-plug industrial connections<\/h3>\n\n  <p>Portable tools, generators, port equipment, and crane systems often connect through heavy rubber cord.<\/p>\n\n  <p>In North America, SOOW and SJOOW are common references. Internationally, neoprene-sheathed <a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/special-cable\/h07rn-f-cable\/\">rubber flexible cable<\/a> is often used for oil resistance, abrasion resistance, and outdoor exposure.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>Automation and outdoor terminations<\/h3>\n\n  <p>Moving equipment needs cable designed for repeated flexing. A robot arm, CNC axis, or drag chain should use <a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/special-application-cable\/\">continuous-flex drag chain cable<\/a> rated for the required bending cycles. A standard cord can fatigue quickly in that kind of service.<\/p>\n\n  <p>For outdoor DC terminations on solar arrays, specify H1Z2Z2-K to EN 50618 \/ IEC 62930, or UL 4703 PV Wire where North American approval is required. PV1-F is mainly a legacy reference now.<\/p>\n\n  <p>Where control devices terminate near motors and drives, EMI can become a problem. In those cases, use a <a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/control-cable\/cy-cable\/\">shielded control cable<\/a>. ANPU&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/liycy-cable-shielded-control-cable-guide\/\">shielded control cable guide<\/a> explains the selection logic.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>Cable-to-Device Matching: Typical NEC-Style Copper Examples<\/h3>\n\n  <div class=\"anpu-table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr><th>Device \/ Termination<\/th><th>Copper Conductor (example)<\/th><th>Typical Cable \/ Method<\/th><\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>15A 125V receptacle<\/td><td>14 AWG<\/td><td>NM-B or conduit conductors<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>20A 125V receptacle<\/td><td>12 AWG<\/td><td>NM-B or conduit conductors<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Equipment \/ LV feeder<\/td><td>Per load &amp; run<\/td><td>XLPE power cable, armored if buried<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Portable \/ crane outlet<\/td><td>Per device rating<\/td><td>Rubber flexible cord<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Automation termination<\/td><td>Per device rating<\/td><td>Drag-chain \/ PV cable<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>14 AWG is about 2.08 mm\u00b2 and 12 AWG about 3.31 mm\u00b2; in IEC markets, 2.5 mm\u00b2 and 4 mm\u00b2 are common nominal sizes used in broadly comparable applications, but local ampacity rules still control the final selection.<\/p>\n\n  <p>Always size conductors according to the adopted electrical code, overcurrent protection, load, installation conditions, temperature correction, and device listing. Do not size the cable from receptacle rating alone.<\/p>\n\n  <p>A useful rule for procurement teams: match the cable to the breaker, device rating, and installation conditions, not just to the appliance being plugged in. Use ANPU&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/wire-size-calculator\/\">wire size calculator<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/voltage-drop-calculator\/\">voltage drop calculator<\/a> before locking the SKU, especially on long runs.<\/p>\n\n  <hr class=\"anpu-hr\">\n\n  <h2>Need Help Matching Cable to Device Ratings on a Project?<\/h2>\n\n  <p>When sizing, compliance, and after-sales support all sit on the same quote, the supplier becomes part of the risk control \u2014 not just a price line. ANPU Cable manufactures the building wire, <a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/power-cable\/\">armored XLPE power cable<\/a>, control cable, and industrial flexible cable that terminate at receptacles and equipment outlets, to IEC 60228 \/ IEC 60502 and equivalent standards, with cross-reference datasheets for North American (NEC\/UL) tenders. For SKU mapping, conductor matching, or OEM construction, <a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/contact-us\/\">talk to our cable engineers<\/a> or review the <a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/service\/\">technical service center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <hr class=\"anpu-hr\">\n\n  <h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n\n  <p><strong>Is a receptacle the same thing as an outlet?<\/strong> Not exactly. A receptacle is one type of outlet, but &#8220;outlet&#8221; also covers equipment junctions and hardwired terminations. In casual talk the terms are interchangeable; in product documentation they shouldn&#8217;t be.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>What term should product pages and datasheets use?<\/strong> For North American markets, &#8220;receptacle&#8221; matches NEC language. For UK, Australian, and many Asian markets, &#8220;socket&#8221; is what buyers search for. Export-facing pages often work best carrying both.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Does cable size affect receptacle selection?<\/strong> Yes. The receptacle rating, breaker, and conductor size all have to line up \u2014 and sizing also depends on OCPD, load, and installation conditions, not the device rating alone.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>How should distributors explain outlet vs receptacle to customers?<\/strong> The shortest version that holds up: the outlet is the location; the receptacle is the device installed there.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Are all receptacles outlets?<\/strong> Yes. Every receptacle is installed at an outlet. But not every outlet has a receptacle \u2014 equipment and hardwired terminations don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n  <hr class=\"anpu-hr\">\n\n  <p class=\"anpu-review\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Technical review<\/strong> \u2014 This article has been reviewed by the ANPU Cable technical team for alignment with NEC and IEC references and conductor-to-device matching practice. ANPU Cable is an ISO 9001-, CCC-, and CE-certified manufacturer producing building wire and power cable to IEC and equivalent international standards.<\/p>\n\n  <hr class=\"anpu-hr\">\n\n  <h2>Related Articles<\/h2>\n  <ul>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/news\/ground-wire-sizing-chart\/\">EGC Ground Wire Sizing Chart: 2026 NEC Guide<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/news\/industry-information\/understanding-romex-wire\/\">Understanding Romex Wire: Safety &amp; Installation Guide<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/n2xby-yjv22-sta-cable-specs\/\">Best XLPE STA Armored Power Cable Guide: YJV22 &amp; N2XBY Specs<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/n2xry-yjv32-swa-cable-specs\/\">N2XRY \/ YJV32 Guide: XLPE SWA Armored Power Cable Specs<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/apscable.com\/news\/complete-guide-to-h05vv-f-cable\/\">H05VV-F Cable: Complete Guide to Specifications, Uses, and Applications<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <hr class=\"anpu-hr\">\n\n  <h2>Sources &amp; References<\/h2>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Electrical License Renewal \u2014 NEC Article 100 Receptacle &amp; Outlet Definitions: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricallicenserenewal.com\/Electrical-Continuing-Education-Courses\/NEC-Content.php?sectionID=209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">electricallicenserenewal.com<\/a><\/li>\n    <li>Leviton Captain Code 2023 \u2014 NEC 406.12 Tamper-Resistant Receptacle Requirements: <a href=\"https:\/\/captaincode2023.leviton.com\/node\/340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">captaincode2023.leviton.com<\/a><\/li>\n    <li>NFPA \u2014 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/product\/nfpa-70-national-electrical-code-nec\/p0070code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">nfpa.org<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key takeaway: If it has slots you can plug into, it&#8217;s a receptacle. 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