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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).

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How to use this tool

  1. Enter known values, voltage v, current i, resistance r and power p in the fields above.
  2. Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
  3. 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©.