Question: 120v 60hz is how many amps?
Answer: Common household circuits in the USA can handle 15 amps, so that's 15 amps * 120 volts = 1800 watts, for a few minutes at least. Note that the home circuit may be wired to multiple outlets an... To determine power in Watts, simply multiply Volts times the current in Amps. The 60 Hz doesn't matter.