1,297 Watts to Amps

1,297 watts is 10.81 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,297 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
108.08A 127.16A 73.41A
24V
DC, industrial control
54.04A 63.58A 36.71A
100V
Japan residential
12.97A 15.26A 8.81A
120V
US residential
10.81A 12.72A 7.34A
208V
US commercial three-phase
6.24A 7.34A 4.24A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
5.9A 6.94A 4A
230V
UK / EU residential
5.64A 6.63A 3.83A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
5.4A 6.36A 3.67A
277V
US commercial lighting
4.68A 5.51A 3.18A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
3.24A 3.81A 2.2A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.82A 3.32A 1.92A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.7A 3.18A 1.84A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.26A 2.65A 1.53A

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.