Understanding 60 Hz and Watts
When it comes to electricity, 60 Hz (hertz) and watts are two different things. Hertz measures frequency how many cycles per second an electric current alternates. On the other hand, watts measure power the rate at which energy is used or produced.
So, 60 Hz isn’t directly “equal” to a specific number of watts. However, in an alternating current (AC) system, the frequency (in Hz) works together with voltage and current to determine power (in watts).
For example, a standard household in the U.S. runs at 60 Hz and 120 volts, but the number of watts depends on the device plugged in. A 60-watt bulb running on this system consumes 60 watts of power, regardless of the 60 Hz frequency.
In short: 60 Hz is a frequency, not a measurement of power. If you want watts, you’ll need to look at the voltage and current
