1,049 Watts to Amps

1,049 watts is 8.74 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,049 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
87.42A 102.84A 59.38A
24V
DC, industrial control
43.71A 51.42A 29.69A
100V
Japan residential
10.49A 12.34A 7.13A
120V
US residential
8.74A 10.28A 5.94A
208V
US commercial three-phase
5.04A 5.93A 3.43A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
4.77A 5.61A 3.24A
230V
UK / EU residential
4.56A 5.37A 3.1A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
4.37A 5.14A 2.97A
277V
US commercial lighting
3.79A 4.46A 2.57A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2.62A 3.09A 1.78A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.28A 2.68A 1.55A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.19A 2.57A 1.48A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
1.82A 2.15A 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.