1,426 Watts to Amps

1,426 watts is 11.88 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,426 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
118.83A 139.8A 80.72A
24V
DC, industrial control
59.42A 69.9A 40.36A
100V
Japan residential
14.26A 16.78A 9.69A
120V
US residential
11.88A 13.98A 8.07A
208V
US commercial three-phase
6.86A 8.07A 4.66A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
6.48A 7.63A 4.4A
230V
UK / EU residential
6.2A 7.29A 4.21A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
5.94A 6.99A 4.04A
277V
US commercial lighting
5.15A 6.06A 3.5A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
3.57A 4.19A 2.42A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
3.1A 3.65A 2.11A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.97A 3.5A 2.02A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.48A 2.92A 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.