More outlets, same max current.

Yes, the total amperage rating is the same whether the extension cord has one outlet or six. The wire gauge and length determine how much current it can safely carry — not the number of sockets.

That means plugging a space heater, a microwave, and a hair dryer into a multi-outlet cord will trip a breaker (or start a fire) just as fast as plugging them all into a single-outlet cord with a splitter. The extra outlets just make it easier to overload it without thinking.

Check the label. Most household extension cords are rated for 13 or 15 amps total. That’s one high-draw appliance, maybe two small ones. Treat it like a single pipe — the capacity doesn’t multiply just because there are more taps.

You’re still limited to what the wire can handle, not what the outlets look like.