Sine Wave at 60 Hz (US Mains Power)
The US electrical grid runs at 60 Hz; each cycle of the sine wave lasts approximately 0.01667 seconds.
How to use this tool
- Enter amplitude (a), frequency (hz), phase shift (°) and cycles to plot in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your period (s) and the full breakdown beneath it.
Visualize the 60 Hz AC mains sine wave used in North American electrical systems with 120 V amplitude.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the RMS value used for?
- Root-mean-square (RMS) voltage or current tells you the effective power of an AC signal. Mains electricity (e.g. 120 V / 230 V) is quoted in RMS.
- What is angular frequency?
- Angular frequency ω = 2πf, measured in radians per second. It's often more convenient in equations than ordinary frequency f.