1,470 Watts to Amps

1,470 watts is 12.25 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,470 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
122.5A 144.12A 83.21A
24V
DC, industrial control
61.25A 72.06A 41.6A
100V
Japan residential
14.7A 17.29A 9.98A
120V
US residential
12.25A 14.41A 8.32A
208V
US commercial three-phase
7.07A 8.31A 4.8A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
6.68A 7.86A 4.54A
230V
UK / EU residential
6.39A 7.52A 4.34A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
6.13A 7.21A 4.16A
277V
US commercial lighting
5.31A 6.24A 3.6A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
3.68A 4.32A 2.5A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
3.2A 3.76A 2.17A
480V
US industrial three-phase
3.06A 3.6A 2.08A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.56A 3.01A 1.74A

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.