1,079 Watts to Amps

1,079 watts is 8.99 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,079 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
89.92A 105.78A 61.07A
24V
DC, industrial control
44.96A 52.89A 30.54A
100V
Japan residential
10.79A 12.69A 7.33A
120V
US residential
8.99A 10.58A 6.11A
208V
US commercial three-phase
5.19A 6.1A 3.52A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
4.9A 5.77A 3.33A
230V
UK / EU residential
4.69A 5.52A 3.19A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
4.5A 5.29A 3.05A
277V
US commercial lighting
3.9A 4.58A 2.65A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2.7A 3.17A 1.83A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.35A 2.76A 1.59A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.25A 2.64A 1.53A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
1.88A 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.