1,277 Watts to Amps

1,277 watts is 10.64 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,277 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
106.42A 125.2A 72.28A
24V
DC, industrial control
53.21A 62.6A 36.14A
100V
Japan residential
12.77A 15.02A 8.67A
120V
US residential
10.64A 12.52A 7.23A
208V
US commercial three-phase
6.14A 7.22A 4.17A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
5.8A 6.83A 3.94A
230V
UK / EU residential
5.55A 6.53A 3.77A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
5.32A 6.26A 3.61A
277V
US commercial lighting
4.61A 5.42A 3.13A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
3.19A 3.76A 2.17A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.78A 3.27A 1.89A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.66A 3.13A 1.81A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.22A 2.61A 1.51A

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.