117 Watts to Amps

117 watts is 0.975 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

117 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
9.75A 11.47A 6.62A
24V
DC, industrial control
4.88A 5.74A 3.31A
100V
Japan residential
1.17A 1.38A 0.7947A
120V
US residential
0.975A 1.15A 0.6623A
208V
US commercial three-phase
0.5625A 0.6618A 0.3821A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
0.5318A 0.6257A 0.3612A
230V
UK / EU residential
0.5087A 0.5985A 0.3455A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
0.4875A 0.5735A 0.3311A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.4224A 0.4969A 0.2869A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.2925A 0.3441A 0.1987A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.2543A 0.2992A 0.1728A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.2438A 0.2868A 0.1656A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.2035A 0.2394A 0.1382A

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.