1,279 Watts to Amps

1,279 watts is 10.66 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,279 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
106.58A 125.39A 72.4A
24V
DC, industrial control
53.29A 62.7A 36.2A
100V
Japan residential
12.79A 15.05A 8.69A
120V
US residential
10.66A 12.54A 7.24A
208V
US commercial three-phase
6.15A 7.23A 4.18A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
5.81A 6.84A 3.95A
230V
UK / EU residential
5.56A 6.54A 3.78A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
5.33A 6.27A 3.62A
277V
US commercial lighting
4.62A 5.43A 3.14A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
3.2A 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 2.62A 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.