1,080 Watts to Amps

1,080 watts is 9 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,080 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
90A 105.88A 61.13A
24V
DC, industrial control
45A 52.94A 30.57A
100V
Japan residential
10.8A 12.71A 7.34A
120V
US residential
9A 10.59A 6.11A
208V
US commercial three-phase
5.19A 6.11A 3.53A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
4.91A 5.78A 3.33A
230V
UK / EU residential
4.7A 5.52A 3.19A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
4.5A 5.29A 3.06A
277V
US commercial lighting
3.9A 4.59A 2.65A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2.7A 3.18A 1.83A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.35A 2.76A 1.59A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.25A 2.65A 1.53A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
1.88A 2.21A 1.28A

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.