1,048 Watts to Amps

1,048 watts is 8.73 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,048 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
87.33A 102.75A 59.32A
24V
DC, industrial control
43.67A 51.37A 29.66A
100V
Japan residential
10.48A 12.33A 7.12A
120V
US residential
8.73A 10.27A 5.93A
208V
US commercial three-phase
5.04A 5.93A 3.42A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
4.76A 5.6A 3.24A
230V
UK / EU residential
4.56A 5.36A 3.09A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
4.37A 5.14A 2.97A
277V
US commercial lighting
3.78A 4.45A 2.57A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2.62A 3.08A 1.78A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.28A 2.68A 1.55A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.18A 2.57A 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.