1,038 Watts to Amps

1,038 watts is 8.65 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,038 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
86.5A 101.76A 58.75A
24V
DC, industrial control
43.25A 50.88A 29.38A
100V
Japan residential
10.38A 12.21A 7.05A
120V
US residential
8.65A 10.18A 5.88A
208V
US commercial three-phase
4.99A 5.87A 3.39A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
4.72A 5.55A 3.2A
230V
UK / EU residential
4.51A 5.31A 3.07A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
4.33A 5.09A 2.94A
277V
US commercial lighting
3.75A 4.41A 2.55A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2.6A 3.05A 1.76A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.26A 2.65A 1.53A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.16A 2.54A 1.47A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
1.81A 2.12A 1.23A

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.