1,200 Watts to Amps

1,200 watts is 10 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

Common appliances at 1,200W: Microwave

1,200 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
100A 117.65A 67.92A
24V
DC, industrial control
50A 58.82A 33.96A
100V
Japan residential
12A 14.12A 8.15A
120V
US residential
10A 11.76A 6.79A
208V
US commercial three-phase
5.77A 6.79A 3.92A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
5.45A 6.42A 3.7A
230V
UK / EU residential
5.22A 6.14A 3.54A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
5A 5.88A 3.4A
277V
US commercial lighting
4.33A 5.1A 2.94A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
3A 3.53A 2.04A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.61A 3.07A 1.77A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.5A 2.94A 1.7A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.09A 2.46A 1.42A

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.