8 Amps to Watts

8 amps is 960 watts at 120V (DC). The wattage depends on your circuit voltage.

8 Amps to Watts at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
96W 81.6W 141.34W
24V
DC, industrial control
192W 163.2W 282.67W
100V
Japan residential
800W 680W 1,177.79W
120V
US residential
960W 816W 1,413.35W
208V
US commercial three-phase
1,664W 1,414.4W 2,449.81W
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
1,760W 1,496W 2,591.15W
230V
UK / EU residential
1,840W 1,564W 2,708.93W
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
1,920W 1,632W 2,826.71W
277V
US commercial lighting
2,216W 1,883.6W 3,262.49W
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
3,200W 2,720W 4,711.18W
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
3,680W 3,128W 5,417.85W
480V
US industrial three-phase
3,840W 3,264W 5,653.41W
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
4,600W 3,910W 6,772.32W

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.