42 Amps to Watts

42 amps is 5,040 watts at 120V (DC). The wattage depends on your circuit voltage.

42 Amps to Watts at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
504W 428.4W 742.01W
24V
DC, industrial control
1,008W 856.8W 1,484.02W
100V
Japan residential
4,200W 3,570W 6,183.42W
120V
US residential
5,040W 4,284W 7,420.11W
208V
US commercial three-phase
8,736W 7,425.6W 12,861.52W
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
9,240W 7,854W 13,603.53W
230V
UK / EU residential
9,660W 8,211W 14,221.87W
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
10,080W 8,568W 14,840.21W
277V
US commercial lighting
11,634W 9,888.9W 17,128.08W
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
16,800W 14,280W 24,733.69W
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
19,320W 16,422W 28,443.74W
480V
US industrial three-phase
20,160W 17,136W 29,680.42W
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
24,150W 20,527.5W 35,554.67W

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.