1,420 Watts to Amps

1,420 watts is 11.83 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,420 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
118.33A 139.22A 80.38A
24V
DC, industrial control
59.17A 69.61A 40.19A
100V
Japan residential
14.2A 16.71A 9.65A
120V
US residential
11.83A 13.92A 8.04A
208V
US commercial three-phase
6.83A 8.03A 4.64A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
6.45A 7.59A 4.38A
230V
UK / EU residential
6.17A 7.26A 4.19A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
5.92A 6.96A 4.02A
277V
US commercial lighting
5.13A 6.03A 3.48A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
3.55A 4.18A 2.41A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
3.09A 3.63A 2.1A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.96A 3.48A 2.01A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.47A 2.91A 1.68A

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.