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In Canada and the United States, wall outlet voltage is standardized at 110 to 120 volts (anywhere in that range is considered "OK"). In Europe - most of the rest of the world, actually - it is standardized at 220 volts.

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The most common amperage of an electrical outlet in North America is 15 amps at a nominal voltage of 120 volts.

Another AnswerAlthough the above answer is precisely correct, TECHNICALLY, most outlets are capable of a MAXIMUM of 15 amps under specific circumstances, but that maximum is seldom realized.

Amps are determined by the watts used by device and although 15 amps are available, most devices that plug into the wall are NOT capable of drawing 15 amps.

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In US, 110V - 60Hz AC power is supplied for domestic household use.

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120 volts for receptacles and 240 volts for large load appliances.

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560 volts

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120 volts

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How many volts in a standard household outlet?

In the US a general purpose receptacle outlet would be 120 volts; England 240 volts, France 115 volts, Libya 127 volts, Okinawa 100 volts, Tanzania 230 volts . . .; all depends on where your house is.


What is your outlet output voltage in US?

In North America there are two standard voltages for the wiring of homes, 120/240 volts.


Why is it that the outlet shows 209 volts instead of 120 volts?

Because it is a 220 volt outlet instead of a 120 volt outlet. Now, if this is a standard 120 volt outlet that is reading 209 volts then someone has made a mistake in the wiring. You need to call an electrician to straighten this out.


What is power available from 110 VAC outlet?

Any where from 110 volts to 130 volts alternating current is available from a 110 VAC outlet.


How many volts are in a duplex?

A duplex outlet is 115vac.


How much electricity in a standard outlet?

In North America 120 volts, in the UK and Europe 240 volts.


Can you plug a 115V appliance into a 110V outlet?

Yes you can safely do this. Most appliances that are marked 115 volts will operate on outlet between 110 and 120 volts safely.


A power supply receives 120 volts of power from a wall outlet and converts it to?

A power supply receives 120 volts of AC power from a wall outlet and converts it to 3.3, 5, and 12 volts of DC power.


How many voltage is in a two prong outlet?

A standard two prong outlet in the US carries 110 volts. Actual voltage in your area may vary from below 100 to 140 volts, but these extremes are unusual. Most of the rest of the Americas (North and South) uses the same standard. In Europe, the standard voltage in a "two prong outlet" is 220 to 240 volts. In the US, this voltage is reserved almost exclusively for use by stoves and ovens in the home.


Can you plug a 115 volt 15 amp airconditioning unit to a 100 volt outlet?

I have never seen a 100 Volt rated outlet. Usually outlets would be rated for 110 to 120 volts for residential use, or maybe 150 volts. The rating is separate from what voltage the outlet is providing. If your outlet is supplying 100 volts, as measured by an accurate voltmeter, you have some problem in your wiring or a faulty outlet. If there is only 100 volts at the outlet get an electrician to diagnose the problem if you are not completely familiar with home wiring. In general you should never use an outlet that has a voltage or current rating less that the device will consume.


What is the electrical voltage from the house outlet to the power?

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What is the electrical voltage from the house outlet to the power supply?

The average voltage a house outlet will give actually depends on how far of a distance the house is from a transformer on the pole. If the house is fairly close to the transformer, it will probably give around 120 volts. However, if the house is a bit far from the transformer, it will probably give around 107 volts.