16 Amps to Watts

16 amps is 1,920 watts at 120V (DC). The wattage depends on your circuit voltage.

16 Amps to Watts at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
192W 163.2W 282.67W
24V
DC, industrial control
384W 326.4W 565.34W
100V
Japan residential
1,600W 1,360W 2,355.59W
120V
US residential
1,920W 1,632W 2,826.71W
208V
US commercial three-phase
3,328W 2,828.8W 4,899.63W
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
3,520W 2,992W 5,182.3W
230V
UK / EU residential
3,680W 3,128W 5,417.85W
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
3,840W 3,264W 5,653.41W
277V
US commercial lighting
4,432W 3,767.2W 6,524.98W
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
6,400W 5,440W 9,422.36W
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
7,360W 6,256W 10,835.71W
480V
US industrial three-phase
7,680W 6,528W 11,306.83W
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
9,200W 7,820W 13,544.64W

Other Amperages

This calculator provides estimates for reference purposes only. Always consult a licensed electrician and verify compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local electrical codes before performing any electrical work.