14AWG cord rated at 15A (that's about as much as you can fit in this style of plug) . The thin copper braid and the high-quality cable jacket offer excellent flexibility despite the thickness. Exactly what you expect from a power tool that moves a lot. It's a very tough job and I can see that he will take all the abuse I intend to do. The cable is round, with an outer diameter of 0.5 inch. It fits perfectly into a 1/2" cable gland like this one. Arlington LPCG50-1 Low Profile Cable Connector, Strain Relief, 1/2", 5 Stars. Would Buy Again!