500 Amps to Watts

500 amps is 60,000 watts at 120V (DC). The wattage depends on your circuit voltage.

500 Amps to Watts at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
6,000W 5,100W 8,833.46W
24V
DC, industrial control
12,000W 10,200W 17,666.92W
100V
Japan residential
50,000W 42,500W 73,612.16W
120V
US residential
60,000W 51,000W 88,334.59W
208V
US commercial three-phase
104,000W 88,400W 153,113.29W
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
110,000W 93,500W 161,946.75W
230V
UK / EU residential
115,000W 97,750W 169,307.97W
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
120,000W 102,000W 176,669.18W
277V
US commercial lighting
138,500W 117,725W 203,905.68W
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
200,000W 170,000W 294,448.64W
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
230,000W 195,500W 338,615.93W
480V
US industrial three-phase
240,000W 204,000W 353,338.36W
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
287,500W 244,375W 423,269.92W

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.