1,520 Watts to Amps

1,520 watts is 12.67 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,520 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
126.67A 149.02A 86.04A
24V
DC, industrial control
63.33A 74.51A 43.02A
100V
Japan residential
15.2A 17.88A 10.32A
120V
US residential
12.67A 14.9A 8.6A
208V
US commercial three-phase
7.31A 8.6A 4.96A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
6.91A 8.13A 4.69A
230V
UK / EU residential
6.61A 7.77A 4.49A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
6.33A 7.45A 4.3A
277V
US commercial lighting
5.49A 6.46A 3.73A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
3.8A 4.47A 2.58A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
3.3A 3.89A 2.24A
480V
US industrial three-phase
3.17A 3.73A 2.15A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.64A 3.11A 1.8A

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.