1,170 Watts to Amps

1,170 watts is 9.75 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,170 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
97.5A 114.71A 66.23A
24V
DC, industrial control
48.75A 57.35A 33.11A
100V
Japan residential
11.7A 13.76A 7.95A
120V
US residential
9.75A 11.47A 6.62A
208V
US commercial three-phase
5.63A 6.62A 3.82A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
5.32A 6.26A 3.61A
230V
UK / EU residential
5.09A 5.98A 3.46A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
4.88A 5.74A 3.31A
277V
US commercial lighting
4.22A 4.97A 2.87A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2.93A 3.44A 1.99A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.54A 2.99A 1.73A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.44A 2.87A 1.66A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.03A 2.39A 1.38A

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.