So How Many Outlets Should You Use? As a rule of thumb, you should have an outlet in your bedroom every 6 feet (or at least on every wall). Additionally, a safe bet would to allow for 1.5 amps for each item you are plugging in.

How many outlets do you need in a room?

There's a reason for that. The US National Electrical Code, Section 210.52, states that there should be an electrical outlet in every kitchen, bedroom, living room, family room, and any other room that has dedicated living space. They must be positioned at least every twelve feet measured along the floor line.

Do you need an outlet on every wall?

A receptacle outlet must be installed in every kitchen, family room, dining room, living room, sunroom, parlor, library, den, bedroom, recreation room, and similar room or area so that no point along the wall space is more than 6 feet, measured horizontally along the floor line, from a receptacle outlet [210.52(A)] ( ...