A 30 amp breaker is usually used for a dedicated 30 amp device. Ordinary 15 amp receptacles can not be connected to a breaker of higher trip capacity than the rating of the receptacle. The wire size for a 30 amp breaker is #10 AWG.
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A 30 amp breaker would only be used for a specific application such as a clothes. It would be against code to install a string of regular AC outlets (120VAC) in any situation. A/C outlets for regular use can be on 15amp or 20 amp lines w/15 or 20 amp breakers. Don't Do It.
Generally speaking--zero. 30amp circuits are usually for special use, dedicated,
one appliance circuits. Normal outlets in U.S. are not rated for 30 amps. Normal
outlets on a 30amp circuit would be a fire hazard.
You should not run outlets in a home on a 30 amp breaker unless the wiring is 10/2 wiring which is not likely. A home uses either 12/2 wire which requires a 20 amp breaker or 14/2 which requires a 15 amp breaker. If this is in a garage with 10/2 wire and a 30 amp breaker you can easily install a combination of 15 outlets and lights. Really it is the load that counts and not the number of outlets or lights. Add up the load and you will know how many you can install.
You probably mean to change it to a 240 V outlet... either case, you'll need to run a new wire and install a new breaker.
Because it has electricity flowing to the outlet.
The first is taking power to a garden shed or other outbuilding, and the second is installing an outdoor socket outlet for your garden power tools.
A 15 amp 125 volt outlet is a household outlet.
You still need a circuit breaker. From your question it appears your stove is hardwired to the panel. It is perfectly acceptable to connect it to a suitably specified outlet and plug for the voltage and amperes for the stove. Basically you would turn off the breaker, install an outlet on the floor or wall so as not to interfere with stove. You can buy cords with the proper plugs and mating receptacles in most any hardware store. For an electric stove with an oven you are usually talking about a 50A breaker and the corresponding outlet and plug. This can be dangerous and if you are not sure of what you are doing an electrician is highly recommended.