1,238 Watts to Amps

1,238 watts is 10.32 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,238 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
103.17A 121.37A 70.07A
24V
DC, industrial control
51.58A 60.69A 35.04A
100V
Japan residential
12.38A 14.56A 8.41A
120V
US residential
10.32A 12.14A 7.01A
208V
US commercial three-phase
5.95A 7A 4.04A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
5.63A 6.62A 3.82A
230V
UK / EU residential
5.38A 6.33A 3.66A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
5.16A 6.07A 3.5A
277V
US commercial lighting
4.47A 5.26A 3.04A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
3.1A 3.64A 2.1A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.69A 3.17A 1.83A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.58A 3.03A 1.75A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.15A 2.53A 1.46A

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.