Power from a 120 V Outlet Drawing 10 A
A US household appliance drawing 10 A from a 120 V outlet consumes 1 200 W (1.2 kW).
How to use this tool
- Enter known values, voltage v, current i, resistance r and power p in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type ā or click Calculate.
- Read your power p and the full breakdown beneath it.
Most standard US outlets are rated at 15 A; a device drawing 10 A uses 1 200 W, the power level of a typical hair dryer.
Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from the Ohm's Law calculator?
- The Ohm's Law calculator solves V=IR for three variables. This tool adds the power equations (P=VI, P=I²R, P=V²/R) and lets you start from any two of the four quantities P, V, I, R.
- What are real-world examples?
- A 60 W light bulb on 120 V draws I = P/V = 0.5 A, with R = V/I = 240 Ī©.