What is the typical amp of a kitchen plug?

Answer 1

6 useable outlets, not counting washing machine, clothes dryer, etc. <><><> As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.

Before you do any work yourself,

on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,

always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.

IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB

SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY

REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

Answer 2

answerThe amperage rating is based on the capacity of the wire and the breaker used. NORTH AMERICAN kitchen circuits are typically 20 amps with 12 AWG wire or 15 amps with 14 AWG wire.

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In the United States, according to the NEC (the code), kitchens must have at least 2 - 20 amp "small appliance" circuits. These circuits supply all counter top receptacles and may, and usually are, be used for other receptacles in the kitchen. Therefore it is highly unusual to see a 15 amp circuit supplying kitchen receptacles. The NEC also requires that all counter top receptacles be GFCI protected.

That said, the NEC allows 15 amp receptacles to be installed on 20 amp circuits. So the rating of the circuit may not be the rating of the receptacle.

Answer 3

A typical kitchen plug is wired with a 15-amp circuit, which can handle loads up to 1800 watts at 120 volts. Make sure not to overload the circuit by plugging in too many high-powered appliances at once. If more power is needed, it may be necessary to install a dedicated circuit for heavy-duty appliances.