20 Amps to Watts

20 amps is 2,400 watts at 120V (DC). The wattage depends on your circuit voltage.

20 Amps to Watts at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
240W 204W 353.34W
24V
DC, industrial control
480W 408W 706.68W
100V
Japan residential
2,000W 1,700W 2,944.49W
120V
US residential
2,400W 2,040W 3,533.38W
208V
US commercial three-phase
4,160W 3,536W 6,124.53W
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
4,400W 3,740W 6,477.87W
230V
UK / EU residential
4,600W 3,910W 6,772.32W
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
4,800W 4,080W 7,066.77W
277V
US commercial lighting
5,540W 4,709W 8,156.23W
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
8,000W 6,800W 11,777.95W
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
9,200W 7,820W 13,544.64W
480V
US industrial three-phase
9,600W 8,160W 14,133.53W
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
11,500W 9,775W 16,930.8W

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.