138 Watts to Amps

138 watts is 1.15 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

138 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
11.5A 13.53A 7.81A
24V
DC, industrial control
5.75A 6.76A 3.91A
100V
Japan residential
1.38A 1.62A 0.9373A
120V
US residential
1.15A 1.35A 0.7811A
208V
US commercial three-phase
0.6635A 0.7805A 0.4506A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
0.6273A 0.738A 0.4261A
230V
UK / EU residential
0.6A 0.7059A 0.4075A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
0.575A 0.6765A 0.3906A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.4982A 0.5861A 0.3384A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.345A 0.4059A 0.2343A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.3A 0.3529A 0.2038A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.2875A 0.3382A 0.1953A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.24A 0.2824A 0.163A

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.