The 60 HZ number means that the current alternates at a rate of 60 times per second. The wattage of the microwave is 600 watts.
Is Hertz the same as Watts?
They are not comparable. Hertz is a unit of frequency. One Hertz (Hz) is equal to one cycle (or oscillation) per second. Watts (W) are a unit of real electrical power, which is the product of voltage times current, times the cosine of the phase angle between them (you can ignore this last part).
What amp is 60 Hz?
15 amps
What does 60 Hz power mean?
WHAT IS 60 HERTZ? At 60 Hz, the rotor of the generator turns 60 cycles per second, the current changes 60 times per second back and forth, direction changes 100 times. That means the voltage changes from positive to negative, and from negative to positive voltage, this process converts 60 times/second.
Why does US use 60Hz 110V?
North America and Japan use 110V/60Hz electricity where as rest of the world use 220V/50Hz. The reason was historical. Engineers in USA originally laid lines for 110 V where as in Europe they did with 220 V. After that, it would have been too expensive to change the system.
Why does the US run on 120 volts?
The choice of 120V was to compensate for IR drop. The reason for 220-240 was that with AC distribution, this became a convenient voltage level to deliver to homes. And the reason why Europe dropped the 120V domestic distribution was simply economics. You can save on copper.May 4, 2014
What does 120V 60Hz AC only mean?
Made in USA. The information on the label tells us that the microwave oven needs 120 volts of electricity in the form of alternating current (AC) to operate, and draws 5 amps (amperes) of current during its use. The 60 HZ number means that the current alternates at a rate of 60 times per second.
Does the US use 50Hz or 60Hz?
Most countries use 50Hz (50 Hertz or 50 cycles per second) as their AC frequency. Only a handful use 60Hz. The standard in the United States is 120V and 60Hz AC electricity. The standard in Australia is 220V and 50Hz AC electricity.Feb 13, 2016
Is 110 and 120 volts the same?
Sometimes you may hear 110 volt plugs referred to as 120 volt. Do not be confused by this; think of them as one and the same. There are a few variations of the 110 volt outlet based on the size of the breaker associated with the circuit, which is measured in Amps.Aug 29, 2016
What is the difference between 110v and 120v?
No difference. Over the years the 110 Volts supply was increased to 117 and now 120 Volts, due to increased demand, and reduce some voltage losses in wiring. Most 110 Volts rated equipment will still work fine and safe on 120 Volts.