1,046 Watts to Amps

1,046 watts is 8.72 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,046 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
87.17A 102.55A 59.21A
24V
DC, industrial control
43.58A 51.27A 29.6A
100V
Japan residential
10.46A 12.31A 7.1A
120V
US residential
8.72A 10.25A 5.92A
208V
US commercial three-phase
5.03A 5.92A 3.42A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
4.75A 5.59A 3.23A
230V
UK / EU residential
4.55A 5.35A 3.09A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
4.36A 5.13A 2.96A
277V
US commercial lighting
3.78A 4.44A 2.56A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2.62A 3.08A 1.78A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.27A 2.68A 1.54A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.18A 2.56A 1.48A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
1.82A 2.14A 1.24A

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.