1,220 Watts to Amps

1,220 watts is 10.17 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,220 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
101.67A 119.61A 69.06A
24V
DC, industrial control
50.83A 59.8A 34.53A
100V
Japan residential
12.2A 14.35A 8.29A
120V
US residential
10.17A 11.96A 6.91A
208V
US commercial three-phase
5.87A 6.9A 3.98A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
5.55A 6.52A 3.77A
230V
UK / EU residential
5.3A 6.24A 3.6A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
5.08A 5.98A 3.45A
277V
US commercial lighting
4.4A 5.18A 2.99A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
3.05A 3.59A 2.07A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.65A 3.12A 1.8A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.54A 2.99A 1.73A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.12A 2.5A 1.44A

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.