159 Watts to Amps

159 watts is 1.33 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

159 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
13.25A 15.59A 9A
24V
DC, industrial control
6.63A 7.79A 4.5A
100V
Japan residential
1.59A 1.87A 1.08A
120V
US residential
1.33A 1.56A 0.9A
208V
US commercial three-phase
0.7644A 0.8993A 0.5192A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
0.7227A 0.8503A 0.4909A
230V
UK / EU residential
0.6913A 0.8133A 0.4696A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
0.6625A 0.7794A 0.45A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.574A 0.6753A 0.3899A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.3975A 0.4676A 0.27A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.3457A 0.4066A 0.2348A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.3313A 0.3897A 0.225A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.2765A 0.3253A 0.1878A

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.