1,178 Watts to Amps

1,178 watts is 9.82 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,178 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
98.17A 115.49A 66.68A
24V
DC, industrial control
49.08A 57.75A 33.34A
100V
Japan residential
11.78A 13.86A 8A
120V
US residential
9.82A 11.55A 6.67A
208V
US commercial three-phase
5.66A 6.66A 3.85A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
5.35A 6.3A 3.64A
230V
UK / EU residential
5.12A 6.03A 3.48A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
4.91A 5.77A 3.33A
277V
US commercial lighting
4.25A 5A 2.89A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2.95A 3.46A 2A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.56A 3.01A 1.74A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.45A 2.89A 1.67A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.05A 2.41A 1.39A

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.