38 Amps to Watts

38 amps is 4,560 watts at 120V (DC). The wattage depends on your circuit voltage.

38 Amps to Watts at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
456W 387.6W 671.34W
24V
DC, industrial control
912W 775.2W 1,342.69W
100V
Japan residential
3,800W 3,230W 5,594.52W
120V
US residential
4,560W 3,876W 6,713.43W
208V
US commercial three-phase
7,904W 6,718.4W 11,636.61W
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
8,360W 7,106W 12,307.95W
230V
UK / EU residential
8,740W 7,429W 12,867.41W
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
9,120W 7,752W 13,426.86W
277V
US commercial lighting
10,526W 8,947.1W 15,496.83W
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
15,200W 12,920W 22,378.1W
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
17,480W 14,858W 25,734.81W
480V
US industrial three-phase
18,240W 15,504W 26,853.72W
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
21,850W 18,572.5W 32,168.51W

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.