1,428 Watts to Amps

1,428 watts is 11.9 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,428 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
119A 140A 80.83A
24V
DC, industrial control
59.5A 70A 40.41A
100V
Japan residential
14.28A 16.8A 9.7A
120V
US residential
11.9A 14A 8.08A
208V
US commercial three-phase
6.87A 8.08A 4.66A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
6.49A 7.64A 4.41A
230V
UK / EU residential
6.21A 7.3A 4.22A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
5.95A 7A 4.04A
277V
US commercial lighting
5.16A 6.06A 3.5A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
3.57A 4.2A 2.42A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
3.1A 3.65A 2.11A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.98A 3.5A 2.02A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.48A 2.92A 1.69A

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.