1,087 Watts to Amps

1,087 watts is 9.06 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,087 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
90.58A 106.57A 61.53A
24V
DC, industrial control
45.29A 53.28A 30.76A
100V
Japan residential
10.87A 12.79A 7.38A
120V
US residential
9.06A 10.66A 6.15A
208V
US commercial three-phase
5.23A 6.15A 3.55A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
4.94A 5.81A 3.36A
230V
UK / EU residential
4.73A 5.56A 3.21A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
4.53A 5.33A 3.08A
277V
US commercial lighting
3.92A 4.62A 2.67A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2.72A 3.2A 1.85A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.36A 2.78A 1.61A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.26A 2.66A 1.54A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
1.89A 2.22A 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.