1,290 Watts to Amps

1,290 watts is 10.75 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,290 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
107.5A 126.47A 73.02A
24V
DC, industrial control
53.75A 63.24A 36.51A
100V
Japan residential
12.9A 15.18A 8.76A
120V
US residential
10.75A 12.65A 7.3A
208V
US commercial three-phase
6.2A 7.3A 4.21A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
5.86A 6.9A 3.98A
230V
UK / EU residential
5.61A 6.6A 3.81A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
5.38A 6.32A 3.65A
277V
US commercial lighting
4.66A 5.48A 3.16A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
3.23A 3.79A 2.19A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.8A 3.3A 1.9A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.69A 3.16A 1.83A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.24A 2.64A 1.52A

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.