120,000 Watts to Amps

120,000 watts is 1,000 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

120,000 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
10,000A 11,764.71A 6,792.36A
24V
DC, industrial control
5,000A 5,882.35A 3,396.18A
100V
Japan residential
1,200A 1,411.76A 815.08A
120V
US residential
1,000A 1,176.47A 679.24A
208V
US commercial three-phase
576.92A 678.73A 391.87A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
545.45A 641.71A 370.49A
230V
UK / EU residential
521.74A 613.81A 354.38A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
500A 588.24A 339.62A
277V
US commercial lighting
433.21A 509.66A 294.25A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
300A 352.94A 203.77A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
260.87A 306.91A 177.19A
480V
US industrial three-phase
250A 294.12A 169.81A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
208.7A 245.52A 141.75A

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.