1,240 Watts to Amps

1,240 watts is 10.33 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,240 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
103.33A 121.57A 70.19A
24V
DC, industrial control
51.67A 60.78A 35.09A
100V
Japan residential
12.4A 14.59A 8.42A
120V
US residential
10.33A 12.16A 7.02A
208V
US commercial three-phase
5.96A 7.01A 4.05A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
5.64A 6.63A 3.83A
230V
UK / EU residential
5.39A 6.34A 3.66A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
5.17A 6.08A 3.51A
277V
US commercial lighting
4.48A 5.27A 3.04A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
3.1A 3.65A 2.11A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.7A 3.17A 1.83A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.58A 3.04A 1.75A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.16A 2.54A 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.