1,006 Watts to Amps

1,006 watts is 8.38 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,006 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
83.83A 98.63A 56.94A
24V
DC, industrial control
41.92A 49.31A 28.47A
100V
Japan residential
10.06A 11.84A 6.83A
120V
US residential
8.38A 9.86A 5.69A
208V
US commercial three-phase
4.84A 5.69A 3.29A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
4.57A 5.38A 3.11A
230V
UK / EU residential
4.37A 5.15A 2.97A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
4.19A 4.93A 2.85A
277V
US commercial lighting
3.63A 4.27A 2.47A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2.52A 2.96A 1.71A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.19A 2.57A 1.49A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.1A 2.47A 1.42A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
1.75A 2.06A 1.19A

Other Wattages

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.