12 Watts to Amps

12 watts is 0.1 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

12 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
1A 1.18A 0.6792A
24V
DC, industrial control
0.5A 0.5882A 0.3396A
100V
Japan residential
0.12A 0.1412A 0.0815A
120V
US residential
0.1A 0.1176A 0.0679A
208V
US commercial three-phase
0.0577A 0.0679A 0.0392A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
0.0545A 0.0642A 0.037A
230V
UK / EU residential
0.0522A 0.0614A 0.0354A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
0.05A 0.0588A 0.034A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.0433A 0.051A 0.0294A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.03A 0.0353A 0.0204A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.0261A 0.0307A 0.0177A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.025A 0.0294A 0.017A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.0209A 0.0246A 0.0142A

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.