5 Amps to Watts

5 amps is 600 watts at 120V (DC). The wattage depends on your circuit voltage.

5 Amps to Watts at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
60W 51W 88.33W
24V
DC, industrial control
120W 102W 176.67W
100V
Japan residential
500W 425W 736.12W
120V
US residential
600W 510W 883.35W
208V
US commercial three-phase
1,040W 884W 1,531.13W
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
1,100W 935W 1,619.47W
230V
UK / EU residential
1,150W 977.5W 1,693.08W
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
1,200W 1,020W 1,766.69W
277V
US commercial lighting
1,385W 1,177.25W 2,039.06W
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2,000W 1,700W 2,944.49W
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2,300W 1,955W 3,386.16W
480V
US industrial three-phase
2,400W 2,040W 3,533.38W
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2,875W 2,443.75W 4,232.7W

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.