One rule of thumb is to assign a maximum draw of 1.5 amps to each receptacle, which allows for 10 receptacles on a 20-amp circuit.

Does 15 or 20 amp have more outlets?

The greatest number of household electric networks use outlets with a 15 amp rating, basically because they are cheaper than the 20 amp ones and they can also connect to 20 amp circuits. The reason behind that is to allow several devices to plug in to the same 20 amp circuit, without overloading the system.

How many outlets and lights can you have on one breaker?

Always the big question, how many lights on one breaker By rule of thumb, you would stick with 8 to 10 outlets and or lights per breaker.

How many lights and outlets should be on a circuit?

By rule of thumb, you would stick with 8 to 10 outlets and or lights per breaker.