1,016 Watts to Amps

1,016 watts is 8.47 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,016 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
84.67A 99.61A 57.51A
24V
DC, industrial control
42.33A 49.8A 28.75A
100V
Japan residential
10.16A 11.95A 6.9A
120V
US residential
8.47A 9.96A 5.75A
208V
US commercial three-phase
4.88A 5.75A 3.32A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
4.62A 5.43A 3.14A
230V
UK / EU residential
4.42A 5.2A 3A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
4.23A 4.98A 2.88A
277V
US commercial lighting
3.67A 4.32A 2.49A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2.54A 2.99A 1.73A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.21A 2.6A 1.5A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.12A 2.49A 1.44A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
1.77A 2.08A 1.2A

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.