BLACK = HOT
WHITE = NEUTRAL
GREEN = GROUND
If you use a computer power cord or other cord based on the international wiring color code:
BROWN = HOT
BLUE = NEUTRAL
GREEN/YELLOW STRIPE = GROUND
When an appliance or tool requires a three-prong grounded plug, connect the grounding wire (green) under the green terminal screw on the grounding prong; attach the black wire (hot) under the brass terminal screw and the white wire (neutral) under the silver terminal screw.