1,078 Watts to Amps

1,078 watts is 8.98 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,078 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
89.83A 105.69A 61.02A
24V
DC, industrial control
44.92A 52.84A 30.51A
100V
Japan residential
10.78A 12.68A 7.32A
120V
US residential
8.98A 10.57A 6.1A
208V
US commercial three-phase
5.18A 6.1A 3.52A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
4.9A 5.76A 3.33A
230V
UK / EU residential
4.69A 5.51A 3.18A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
4.49A 5.28A 3.05A
277V
US commercial lighting
3.89A 4.58A 2.64A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2.7A 3.17A 1.83A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.34A 2.76A 1.59A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.25A 2.64A 1.53A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
1.87A 2.21A 1.27A

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.