1,248 Watts to Amps

1,248 watts is 10.4 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,248 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
104A 122.35A 70.64A
24V
DC, industrial control
52A 61.18A 35.32A
100V
Japan residential
12.48A 14.68A 8.48A
120V
US residential
10.4A 12.24A 7.06A
208V
US commercial three-phase
6A 7.06A 4.08A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
5.67A 6.67A 3.85A
230V
UK / EU residential
5.43A 6.38A 3.69A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
5.2A 6.12A 3.53A
277V
US commercial lighting
4.51A 5.3A 3.06A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
3.12A 3.67A 2.12A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.71A 3.19A 1.84A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.6A 3.06A 1.77A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.17A 2.55A 1.47A

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.