1,159 Watts to Amps

1,159 watts is 9.66 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,159 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
96.58A 113.63A 65.6A
24V
DC, industrial control
48.29A 56.81A 32.8A
100V
Japan residential
11.59A 13.64A 7.87A
120V
US residential
9.66A 11.36A 6.56A
208V
US commercial three-phase
5.57A 6.56A 3.78A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
5.27A 6.2A 3.58A
230V
UK / EU residential
5.04A 5.93A 3.42A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
4.83A 5.68A 3.28A
277V
US commercial lighting
4.18A 4.92A 2.84A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2.9A 3.41A 1.97A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.52A 2.96A 1.71A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.41A 2.84A 1.64A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.02A 2.37A 1.37A

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.