1,055 Watts to Amps

1,055 watts is 8.79 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,055 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
87.92A 103.43A 59.72A
24V
DC, industrial control
43.96A 51.72A 29.86A
100V
Japan residential
10.55A 12.41A 7.17A
120V
US residential
8.79A 10.34A 5.97A
208V
US commercial three-phase
5.07A 5.97A 3.45A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
4.8A 5.64A 3.26A
230V
UK / EU residential
4.59A 5.4A 3.12A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
4.4A 5.17A 2.99A
277V
US commercial lighting
3.81A 4.48A 2.59A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2.64A 3.1A 1.79A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.29A 2.7A 1.56A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.2A 2.59A 1.49A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
1.83A 2.16A 1.25A

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.