1,518 Watts to Amps

1,518 watts is 12.65 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,518 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
126.5A 148.82A 85.92A
24V
DC, industrial control
63.25A 74.41A 42.96A
100V
Japan residential
15.18A 17.86A 10.31A
120V
US residential
12.65A 14.88A 8.59A
208V
US commercial three-phase
7.3A 8.59A 4.96A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
6.9A 8.12A 4.69A
230V
UK / EU residential
6.6A 7.76A 4.48A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
6.33A 7.44A 4.3A
277V
US commercial lighting
5.48A 6.45A 3.72A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
3.8A 4.46A 2.58A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
3.3A 3.88A 2.24A
480V
US industrial three-phase
3.16A 3.72A 2.15A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.64A 3.11A 1.79A

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.